Crunchy Thai Salad Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant Thai-style bowl featuring crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and bold peanut-lime dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup snap peas, sliced diagonally
06 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup bean sprouts
08 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
09 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Crunchy Toppings

10 - 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
11 - 1/2 cup crispy fried shallots (optional)

→ Dressing

12 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
17 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or chili sauce
18 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
19 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

# How-To Steps:

01 - Prepare all vegetables and herbs as specified, then combine green and red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, snap peas, green onions, bean sprouts, cilantro, and mint in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, sriracha or chili sauce, toasted sesame oil, water, garlic, and ginger until smooth and pourable.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all elements are evenly coated.
04 - Divide the dressed salad among four serving bowls.
05 - Garnish each bowl with roasted peanuts and crispy fried shallots if using.
06 - Serve at once to maintain maximum crunch and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday veggies that are easy to find
  • Ready to serve in twenty minutes
  • Perfect for meal prep
  • Completely vegetarian and vegan
  • Gluten-free adaptable just by swapping tamari for soy sauce
  • No cooking needed makes it a summer favorite for me
02 -
  • High in fiber from all the veggies
  • Peanut dressing is packed with plant protein
  • Makes a fantastic main or side dish
  • Salad keeps its crunch if vegetables are dried well before mixing
03 -
  • Always taste your dressing before pouring and adjust lime juice or chili to suit your mood
  • Pat veggies dry after washing so the dressing clings better
  • Avoid overcrowding the bowl when tossing as it makes it easier to coat every bite
  • I learned the hard way that using the freshest herbs and roasting your peanuts at home really makes the flavors pop

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