Colorful, crunchy and prepared in 15 minutes cold Thai salad with peanut dressing is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This is also vegan and gluten free Thai salad recipe. The dorm room Thai salad with peanut dressing is mildly spicy, packed with protein and full of flavor. I am sure once you try, this Thai cabbage salad with peanut butter dressing will become your new vegetable obsession. Crispy, satisfying, full of nutrients each bite of this Thai Salad contains a power house of fresh super food and a peanut punch to match.As a college students when you are looking for a quick, wholesome and exciting meal that you can enjoy for dinner of pack for the lunch next day, this dorm friendly Thai salad with peanut butter dressing will make your taste buds super happy. This Thai salad screams summer with the rainbow of its colors.
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Add the smooth peanut butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil and salt in a jar.
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Whisk together until everything is well combined. Add some water 1/2 teaspoon at a time to thin out the dressing until you get the desired consistency. (You may add all the ingredients in blender jug as well and blend until dressing is smooth and creamy).
In a mixing bowl add chopped red and white cabbage, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onion cilantro and cashews or peanuts.
Pour some dressing and toss to combine. (reserve any excess dressing for serving). Serve the salad cold and enjoy.
