Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad (Printable)

A vibrant, crunchy salad featuring shredded vegetables and edamame tossed in creamy peanut dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Peanut Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
15 - 1 garlic clove, minced
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water

→ Toppings

17 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
18 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, edamame, bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, and minced garlic. Gradually add water until dressing reaches desired pourable consistency.
03 - Pour peanut dressing over vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer to serving platter or individual bowls. Top with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and additional cilantro if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers a satisfying crunch that wakes up your whole palate.
  • The peanut dressing is so good you'll want to put it on everything.
  • It's colorful enough to impress guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
  • You can prep all the vegetables ahead and toss it together in minutes.
02 -
  • If your peanut butter is thick and stubborn, warm it slightly in the microwave before whisking so it blends smoothly.
  • Don't skip the fresh lime juice, bottled just doesn't have the same bright punch.
  • Add the dressing right before serving or the cabbage will lose its crunch and turn soggy.
03 -
  • If the dressing thickens in the fridge, whisk in a splash of warm water to loosen it up again.
  • For extra depth, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing for a gentle heat that sneaks up on you.
  • Double the dressing recipe and keep the extra in a jar, it's incredible on grain bowls and roasted vegetables.
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