Name: Thai Crunch Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cabbage (green and purple mix) (Bagged coleslaw mix can be used.); 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup sliced bell pepper; 1 cup chopped green onions; 1 cup cucumber or mango (for sweetness) (Use cucumber for a fresher taste.); 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (Standard peanut butter works.); 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (Ginger paste can be substituted.); 2 cloves garlic (Fresh is best, but powder works.); 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (Use tamari for gluten-free.); 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice; 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (Maple syrup can be used.); 1 tbsp sesame oil (A small amount needed.); 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional) (For added spice.); 1 cup crushed ramen noodles (Toast for enhanced flavor.); 1 cup chopped peanuts (Salty and nutty.); 2 tbsp sesame seeds (Use white, black, or both.); 1 cup wonton strips (For a true restaurant vibe.); 1 cup fried shallots (Optional, adds great flavor.)

Description

A vibrant and crunchy salad inspired by the California Pizza Kitchen, featuring a creamy peanut ginger dressing and customizable options for toppings and protein.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 cups shredded cabbage (green and purple mix) (Bagged coleslaw mix can be used.)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sliced bell pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup cucumber or mango (for sweetness) (Use cucumber for a fresher taste.)

Peanut Ginger Dressing Ingredients

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (Standard peanut butter works.)
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (Ginger paste can be substituted.)
2 cloves garlic (Fresh is best, but powder works.)
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (Use tamari for gluten-free.)
2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (Maple syrup can be used.)
1 tbsp sesame oil (A small amount needed.)
1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional) (For added spice.)

Crunchy Toppings

1 cup crushed ramen noodles (Toast for enhanced flavor.)
1 cup chopped peanuts (Salty and nutty.)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (Use white, black, or both.)
1 cup wonton strips (For a true restaurant vibe.)
1 cup fried shallots (Optional, adds great flavor.)

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Instructions

Preparation of Salad

Shred your cabbage and mix the green and purple for color.
Add shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, and chopped green onions.
Incorporate something juicy like cucumber or mango for sweetness.
Toss gently with a little dressing first, then add more as needed to keep it crunchy.

Making the Peanut Ginger Dressing

Combine peanut butter, grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar or lime, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha in a bowl.
Whisk until smooth, adding warm water a tablespoon at a time until it becomes pourable.
Adjust seasoning as per preference, adding lime for tang, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for spice.

Notes

Store dressing separately to maintain crunch. Best served fresh with toppings on the side at parties.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: asian, Thai