Best Thai Salad Dressing Recipes

THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss salad greens and next 7 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Add to salad mixture and toss to coat. Divide mixture between four plates; top with peanuts and jalapenos if desired.

GRILLED CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH THAI BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Salad: Peel back the corn husks, but do not remove them completely. Carefully pick off and discard the wispy silk threads that are attached to the corn. Pull the husks back over the ears and tie the ends closed with kitchen twine. Soak the corn in large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain the water, shake off the excess and put them on the grill for 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes until the corn is tender. Remove them from the grill and let the ears cool to room temperature.
• Vinaigrette: While the corn is cooling, prepare the dressing. Puree all the ingredients, except the canola oil, in a blender or food processor. After the mixture is well incorporated, slowly drizzle in the canola oil while the processor is still running. Blend for 30 seconds, then transfer the dressing to a bowl.
• Assembly: Once the corn has cooled, cut the kernels off the cobs into a medium bowl and discard the cobs. Add the red onion and grape tomatoes and mix to combine. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the Thai Basil Vinaigrette Dressing while lightly tossing the salad together. Reserve the remaining dressing. Gently stir in the basil leaves. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, and add more dressing, if desired. Serve slightly chilled on serving plates, using a slotted spoon to keep excess liquids in the bowl.

THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine cabbages, cucumber, edamame, avocados, carrots and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING

Steps:

• To make marinade: Combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and sambal in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut or tear into bite size pieces. Toss the chicken meat with the marinade and refrigerate until needed. To make the salad: Soak the glass noodles in the hot water for 5 minutes, stirring gently to separate and loosen the noodles. Strain the softened noodles and toss with the Basic Sauce. Using a pair of scissors, snip the noodles into shorter lengths. Remove the chicken from the marinade and toss with the glass noodles. Toss the jicama, carrot, green papaya, mango, cucumber, cilantro, and basil with some of the Spicy Dressing. Mix the dressed vegetables with the noodles. Mound onto a plate and sprinkle with bean sprouts, mint, and peanuts. Drizzle with some more of the Spicy Dressing.
• In a large pot combine the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and water. (Use just enough water to be able to completely cover the chicken once they have been added to the pot). Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken from water and cool completely.
• Combine the sugar and water in a medium-sized pot and boil for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup. In a blender puree the sambal, garlic, red pepper, fish sauce, salt, and lemon juice. Add the puree to the pot with the simple syrup. Simmer for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of corn syrup. Store Basic Sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. . Yield: 2 cups
• In a blender combine the basic sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili flakes, and garlic. While the blender is running add the vegetable oil in a slow steady stream. Once all the oil has been added continue to blend for 1 minute, until the dressing has emulsified. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 cup

GREEN MANGO AND PAPAYA SALAD IN CLASSIC THAI DRESSING (YAM MAMUANG)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine green mango, papaya, string beans and lemon juice. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a wok or frying pan, heat oil, add garlic and fry until golden. Add onions and fry until clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on absorbent kitchen paper.
• To the mango mixture add fish sauce, sugar, dried shrimp, chili, cilantro and dried chili flakes, if desired. Toss gently and chill.
• Serve on a bed of 2 Bibb lettuce leaves, with garnishes of tomato halves, peanuts, fried onion and garlic

SPICY ASIAN DRESSING FOR THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.

CRISPY THAI BEEF SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger and sriracha in a small bowl.
• Put the beef in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoons of the dressing; toss until coated evenly. Spray a nonstick spray on a grill pan or nonstick skillet and set over medium-high heat. Place some of the slices of beel on the grill pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy along the edges, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining beef, transferring it to a large plate.
• Layer the cabbage, onion, carrots, and mint on a platter; top with the steak and sprinkle with the cilantro and peanuts. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

THAI CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH THAI CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts and grill or bake. Cut chicken into thin julienne strips and set aside. In a hot saute pan over medium high heat saute the onion, garlic, and mushrooms with the oil, tossing, 2 minutes. Set aside. Wash the lettuce leaves, pat dry and place in the center of 6 salad plates. Toss the remaining ingredients with the dressing in a bowl. Add the chicken and sauteed veggies and mix well. Evenly divide the salad and center on the lettuce leaf. Garnish with a cilantro leaf. Serve chilled.
• Mix all of the ingredients together and pour over desired salad, pasta or fruit. It's also great over freshly sliced cucumbers, zucchini, peaches, pears, or apples. Toss and chew!
• Place everything in a mill or coffee grinder and blend 15 to 20 seconds. Remove to a sealable container.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH THAI VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together rice vinegar, sweet Thai chili sauce, sesame oil, sugar, granulated garlic and salt.
• Place sliced cucumber and onion in another bowl. Pour vinaigrette over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Toss once more before serving.
• I don't think it gets much easier than that. Enjoy! :).

THAI SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix all ingredients together.
• Will keep in fridge for two days.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH THAI-FLAVORED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, cilantro and mint, plus 2 Tbs. water.
• Toss dressing with chicken mixture and serve on a bed of Boston lettuce with the suggested accompaniments.

THAI SPICES SHRIMP SALAD WITH ASIAN GREENS AND PESTO DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Blend basil, nuts and vinegar in processor until nuts are finely ground. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Make shrimp:
• Whisk coconut milk and curry paste in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until blended; bring to simmer. Add shrimp and simmer until shrimp are almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Refrigerate shrimp in curry liquid, uncovered, until very cold, about 2 hours.
• Place rice sticks in medium bowl. Cover with very hot water. Let stand until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain rice sticks. (If using pasta, cook in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well; rinse pasta with cold water and drain again.) Using knife or poultry shears, cut rice sticks or pasta into shorter (about 6-inch) lengths. Place noodles in medium bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat.
• Combine cabbage, bok choy, green onions and chopped cilantro in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide greens among plates. Top with noodles. Drain shrimp; place atop noodles, dividing equally. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Pass any remaining dressing separately.

CRISPY THAI BEEF SALAD & GINGER-LIME DRESSING - WW

Steps:

• 1. To make the dressing -- whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger and sriracha in a small bowl.
• 2. Place the beef in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the dressing; toss until coated evenly.
• 3. Spray a nonstick spray on a grill pan or nonstick skillet and heat to medium-high. Add some of the beef slices on the grill pan and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy along the edges, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining beef, transfer meat to a large plate.
• 4. Layer the cabbage, onion, carrots and mint on a platter. Top with steak and sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Drizzle with remaining sauce.

THAI PEANUT DRESSING FROM CPK'S THAI CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, honey, water and soy sauce.
• Stir in sugar, salt, cayenne and red pepper flakes.
• Add oil and continue whisking until smooth.
• Use immediately or refrigerate for up to five days. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.

THAI SALAD WITH EASY SPICY DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss veggies and herbs together in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl (or whirl in a blender like I did) until sugar is dissolved.
• Gently toss salad with dressing. Top with chopped nuts and serve.

THAI RICE SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and cayenne.
• Add peanut sauce, chicken, cucumber and onion to rice and mix well.
• Chill.
• Just before serving, stir in spinach.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOUR CHILLI DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the dressing ingredients together, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
• Place the salad ingredients in a bowl, then pour over the dressing, mixing well to combine. Serve immediately.

SKINNY THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring broth to boiling; add uncooked bulgur. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Drain if necessary. Meanwhile, prepare edamame according to package directions.
• Transfer bulgur and edamame to a large bowl; stir in sweet pepper, carrot, red onion, and cilantro.
• Divide spinach among four serving plates. Top with bulgur mixture; drizzle with Peanut Dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts.
• Peanut Dressing: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water, 3 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 1 clove garlic, minced. Whisk constantly over medium-low heat about 3 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened (mixture will appear curdled at first but will become smooth as it's whisked over the heat). Makes about 2/3 cup.

GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH THAI-STYLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare grill or preheat broiler. Season both sides of steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill beef for 3 minutes-or broil for 4 to 5 minutes-on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board and cool for 30 minutes. Beef can be loosely wrapped and refrigerated for 2 hours or up to 1 day. Cut beef against the grain and at an angle into very thin slices, approximately 1/8-inch thick. In blender, combine lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and thai chili. Blend at high speed until thoroughly combined, about 20 seconds. Transfer dressing to large bowl and add sliced beef, onions, tomatoes, mixed greens, coriander, and mint. Toss well, divide among eight plates, garnish with additional coriander, and serve immediately.

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. 1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Roast in a 375-degree oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 165 to 170 degrees, about 1 hour, 10 minutes. When cool, pull the meat off the bones in 2-inch shreds, discarding fat and sinew. Reserve 5 cups for this recipe; set the rest aside for another use. (The chicken can be roasted, shredded, and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.) 2. 2. Puree oil, peanut butter, lime juice, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in blender until combined. Transfer to large bowl. (Dressing may be made ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated overnight. Whisk to recombine before using.) 3. 3. Add cucumber, carrot, scallions, and cilantro to vinaigrette; toss to combine. Add chicken and toss gently to combine; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.