Thai Chicken Salad (Perfect weekend salad)
Ingredients
1 pound coleslaw mix
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup scallions chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Small handful fresh cilantro chopped (optional but recommended)
Small handful fresh basil sliced thin or torn (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Dressing:
5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil see note
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
3 tablespoons water or more as needed
Red Pepper Flakes to taste
Instructions
Add the dressing ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust (e.g. add more lime juice or honey). If your dressing comes out really thick (peanut butter brands can vary), add even more water than suggested.
Prep all the salad ingredients and them add to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately. Season with salt & pepper as needed.