Is the peanut dressing spicy?

The peanut dressing has a very mild spice level from the Sriracha sauce (2 teaspoons). To make it less spicy, leave this out; to make it more spicy, add more.

How can I make my dressing more/less thick?

The thickness of your sauce may vary depending on the type of peanut butter that you use. Add more soy sauce, sesame oil, or water to make it thinner. And leave out some of the soy sauce and sesame oil to make it thicker.

How should I serve this salad?

This salad is best served cold. It can be a main course or a side dish. If you like, you could also add a meat or tofu option to it (shredded chicken, shrimp, crispy tofu, etc).

Thai Crunch Salad — Her Wholesome Kitchen

Description

This Thai crunch salad is an incredible mix of fresh flavors and crunchy textures, all tossed in the BEST creamy peanut dressing.

Ingredients

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1 cup Napa cabbage, shredded*
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup edamame
1 cup diced cucumber
5 green onions, sliced
⅓ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup roughly chopped cashews
Sesame seeds, optional for topping

Sweet & Spicy Peanut Dressing:

½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sriracha (or more, if preferred for spice)

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Instructions

Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dressing. Add water, if needed, to thin the dressing. Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad and toss to mix.
Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and more chopped cashews before serving.

Notes

*You can also use 3 cups of coleslaw mix in place of the Napa cabbage, red cabbage and carrot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: Thai Inspired

Keywords: thai, chopped, salad, cabbage, carrots, peanut dressing, edamame, cashews, meal prep