
Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is a lighter meal that won’t disappoint. The Asian flavors shake up this vibrant, flavorful entree salad!
Copy Cat Thai Salad Recipe from the California Pizza Kitchen
I’m surprised I haven’t eaten the popular Thai Crunch Salad when dining at a California Pizza Kitchen, but I’m glad I got to try this recipe. Whether or not it’s an exact duplicate, it sure is a spectacular lunch salad! And with all those veggies, it has to be a little healthy, right? I adapted the recipe just a wee bit, by adding in the optional cucumber, avocado, and chicken. I also upped the flavor in the dressing by adding some sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Delish!!!
Asian Inspired Salads
You might also enjoy this Thai Vegetable Quinoa Salad and this Vietnamese Noodle Bowl!
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Tools Needed to Make Thai Salad
The Recipe: Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Thai-inspired salad is as beautiful as it is delicious!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 romaine heart, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 3 carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup shelled, frozen edamame, thawed
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 3-4 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/2-1 cup chopped cooked chicken
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 3-4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Put peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, syrup, and ginger in a blender. Blend until combined. Add the oils and blend until combined. Add 3 tablespoons of the water and blend until combined. Add the last tablespoon if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Divide salad onto serving plates and individually dress each salad as desired.
Notes
Lauren adapted this recipe from Kelley at http://www.mountainmamacooks.com/2015/06/thai-crunch-salad/
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 474Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 585mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 11gSugar: 14gProtein: 15g
Now that is definitely a salad I can sink my teeth into Liz, not only beautiful but I bet those flavours pop when they are lightly coated in your tasty dressing. I love the addition of cucumbers, chicken and avocado, wonderful flavours as well as textures. You definitely cannot go wrong with Thai flavours in a salad.
I don’t think that I’ve ever eaten at California Pizza Kitchen, but I have had a Thai salad before and love the flavors. This version looks pretty darn spectacular.
That is one big bowl of colorful deliciousness, Liz! What a fabulous choice for our healthy eats theme! I have had that salad at CPK and I do believe yours looks better.
I’ve never been to a California Pizza Kitchen. Weird, but true. I’ve definitely been missing out — this salad looks awesome! So much color and flavor — a combo I can’t resist. Thanks!
I love Thai salad and always say yes to peanut dressing. This salad looks so fresh, crunchy, and delicious. I take a big plate of this, please!
Gorgeous salad! That dressing sounds amazing!
Dear Lizzy, this salad looks wonderful and delicious! I love big salads like this…perfect feel-good meal any time of day! xoxo, Catherine
Eating breakfast right now….but totally wouldn’t mind if this was in front of me instead!
Yum! Yum! Something familiar to me 😀 Can’t go wrong with a Thai salad.
Your salad looks beautiful, I’m glad you enjoyed it!