Description
This crunchy halal Thai peanut salad is a bold, fresh, and creamy dish packed with cabbage, vegetables, and a rich peanut dressing. Perfect as a light side or turned into a full meal with halal chicken or chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- Optional: 12 oz halal chicken (grilled or shredded) or chickpeas
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (natural)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp sugar or sweetener
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1/4–1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, green onions, peanuts, and bell pepper.
- Add halal chicken or chickpeas if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk peanut butter, olive oil, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
- Use halal-certified ingredients only.
- Add lime juice for extra freshness and brightness.
- Best served fresh to keep crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Thai