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THAI CRUNCH SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing image

Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen's recipe, this Thai crunch salad with peanut dressing always satisfies.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories Salads

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

¼ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from one lime
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
2 tablespoons honey
2½ tablespoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1-inch square piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
4 cups chopped Napa cabbage or shredded coleslaw mix (I like to toss in a little shredded red cabbage for color)
1 cup prepared shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1 cup cooked and shelled edamame
2 medium scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

For the dressing, combine all of the ingredients except for the cilantro in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add the cilantro and blend for a few seconds until the cilantro is finely chopped. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the salad, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. If serving right away, drizzle the peanut dressing over top and toss; otherwise, serve the dressing on the side so the salad doesn't get soggy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize Approximately 2 cups, Calories 282, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 7g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sugar 17 g, Fiber 6 g, Sodium 505 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg

THAI PEANUT DRESSING

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This makes a great sweet and savory sauce or salad dressing like the ones served at restaurants. It makes a great dip for fresh Thai or Vietnamese spring rolls. It's easy to make and I usually have all the ingredients in my cupboard. Garnish with mint leaves and chopped peanuts if desired.

Provided by LucyDelRey

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup cold water
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup smooth peanut butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup warm water
¼ cup chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of cold water; set aside.
Whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, white vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 cup warm water in a small saucepan over medium heat; simmer and stir until sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cornstarch mixture; simmer until the sauce is thick, 1 or 2 minutes. Serve warm. Garnish with chopped peanuts and mint leaves as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g