Description
A delicious and refreshing peanut chicken salad that combines a savory peanut dressing with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped into bite-size pieces
- 3 spring onions, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts
- handful fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a small cup or jar and whisk until combined. Taste and season as you see fit. If it’s too salty, add a bit more maple or honey. If it’s too sweet add more soy sauce or tamari. If you want a brighter dressing, add a bit more lime juice.
- Set aside as you prepare the salad ingredients.
- Prepare the salad ingredients as needed: shred chicken, chop cilantro, slice cucumbers and spring onions.
- Combine chicken, cucumber slices, spring onions, peanuts, chili flakes, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken salad mixture.
- Toss the salad in dressing until everything is well coated in the peanut sauce.
- Serve immediately. Salad is best enjoyed as fresh as possible but can keep 1-2 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the dressing based on your personal preference.
- For added crunch, consider using slaw mix or more peanuts on top when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg