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October 11, 2013 Main Dishes

Thai Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Thai Chicken Salad is hands-down the best salad I have ever made!  Fresh, healthy greens combine with grilled and marinated chicken, veggies, peanuts, a spicy Thai peanut sauce and sweet chili dressing. This is a Thai salad recipe is one you just can’t stop eating and super kid friendly as well.  Now, if you can keep a secret, I will share with you the secret ingredient that makes all the difference….

Thai Chicken Salad with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

Last weekend, our church had a two day conference that was simply outstanding.  After it was over, I left feeling like a better version of myself:  humbled, energized, uplifted, happy and ready to conquer the challenges life flings at me.  We all need that in our lives every so often, don’t we?  Sometimes we don’t realize how far from our goals we have strayed until we take the time to step aside from the daily madness and re-evaluate exactly where we are.

I allowed myself to become too busy to completely recognize I wasn’t where I wanted to be.  Course correction time.  Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize you can do better? Not just better but significantly better.

Thai Chicken Salad with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

After our conference was over on Sunday evening, I served this gorgeous Asian chicken salad for dinner instead of the normal Sunday fare of roast, potatoes, rolls and dessert.  In general, serving a salad as a main dish doesn’t go over very well with the Jones kiddos, but when you replace their most sacred meal of the week with one….boy, oh boy!  You should have seen the looks and heard the grumblings.  However, after actually eating the salad, the response was….(no lie, this is a direct quote)….”If salads always tasted as good as this one, I would eat them all the time!”

This main dish Thai salad recipe was addictive!  The last of it was eaten for lunch two days ago and I can’t stop thinking about it.  Salty, savory, sweet, sour, spicy and completely satisfying.  Honestly, salads can’t get much better than this one.  The fact that it is healthy doesn’t even come into your mind because you are too busy shoving it in your pie hole as fast as you can.
 
Just toss this Asian chicken salad together in your favorite big serving bowl (this one is my favorite because of the cute handles!) and let the feasting begin.  Remember that however much salad you dress you should eat.  If you aren’t going to eat the whole salad in one sitting, then hold off on the Thai salad dressing and only dress enough for your serving.
 
My only suggestion for this recipe is to please, please, please don’t try to substitute regular cabbage for the napa cabbage.  If you have never tried napa cabbage, you are really missing out because it is the perfect balance between cabbage and romaine lettuce.  It is like the two mated and had the perfect little leafy baby.  And don’t worry, if I can get it at my store here in the middle of nowhere Minnesota, I’m sure your grocery store carries it as well.
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Thai Chicken Salad with Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce

★★★★★ 4.8 from 6 reviews
  • Author: Carole Jones
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 1/2 hours
  • Total Time: 8 minute
  • Yield: 6 main dish servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Fresh
  • Cuisine: Thai
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My favorite salad recipe because not only is it super healthy, it is completely satisfying as well.  Loaded with chicken, peanuts, veggies and an amazing Thai Salad dressing.


Ingredients

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Thai Chicken Marinade:

  • 1/2 C vegetable oil
  • 2 Tb rice vinegar
  • 1/4 C sugar or 2 Tb Truvia
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • dash of salt and pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts – about 2 1/2 pounds total

Thai Salad:

  • 2 hearts of romaine, chopped
  • 1/2 large head of napa cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • 1 C salted peanuts

Thai Salad Dressing:

  • 1/4 C rice vinegar
  • 1/4 C Thai sweet red chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar or Truvia
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce:

  • 1/4 C natural peanut butter
  • 2 Tb soy sauce
  • 1 Tb rice vinegar
  • 1 Tb Thai sweet red chili sauce
  • 2 Tb water

Instructions

  1. In a ziplock bag, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Mush it all around, then place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours to marinade. Cook the chicken either on a hot grill, 6-8 minutes a side or in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Allow it to cool a bit, then chop up all the chicken into bite sized pieces.
  2. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, except for the peanuts, then add the chicken. Combine all the dressing ingredients then pour over the salad. Toss until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing. Dish out the individual servings of the salad.
  3. Stir together the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a small bowl. If the sauce is too thick to drizzle, add a bit more water. Generously drizzle the peanut sauce over each serving of salad then top with the peanuts.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 th
  • Calories: 454
  • Sugar: 11 g
  • Sodium: 1024 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 47 g
  • Cholesterol: 92 mg

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Categories: Main Dishes Tags: Asian, Chicken, Gluten Free, Low-Carb

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  1. Robyn says

    October 11, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    I need to eat that – right now! That is so delicious looking, Carole. Fresh, healthy, fabulous!

    Reply
  2. Cara Jones says

    October 12, 2013 at 3:15 am

    Yum!! That even looks good to this pregnant lady who thinks NOTHING looks good right now, except maybe chocolate 🙂 When I start attempting to make meals again this is top of the list.

    Reply
  3. Patty Albertson says

    October 15, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Sounds delicious!

    Reply
  4. Kevin Lynch says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:59 am

    What a tasty salad!

    Reply
  5. wetconcrete says

    November 16, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    My husband and I tried this last night and it was DELICIOUS! Thanks for posting 🙂

    Reply
  6. Tracy says

    November 19, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I just made this for lunch and it was delicious! Love the tangy spice of the chili and the freshness of the cilantro and the saltiness of the peanut sauce. I can’t wait to make it for my boyfriend… He’s going to love it!

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    December 08, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    This was amazing. A new staple in our house for sure! I substituted eggplant for the chicken and after marinating it, I breaded and pan fried it in a little oil. All the flavors were so great together. Best salad I’ve had in ages.

    Reply
    • Bonnie Bosch says

      September 13, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      I love your idea of substituting eggplant for chicken. Will definitely try thay.

      Reply
  8. Carole says

    December 08, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Love that idea! I will have to give that a try myself for sure. So glad you loved it as much as we do!

    Reply
  9. Union Street Eats says

    January 03, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    MMM this is the perfect filling salad to start out a healthy new year with! Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Sabine Gagnon says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:33 am

    I just made this last night and HOLY YUM! It was heavenly. Unfortunately, I didn’t have cilantro which I thought could really add flavor but it was excellent even without! I’ll be making this time and time again. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    January 15, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I made this for dinner last night and just evoked the leftovers for lunch. I used the crockpot for the chicken breast and browned them in a little sesame oil just before serving. It was fabulous- Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  12. Kelly says

    January 16, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    This was the best salad I have ever made at home. Probably beats out the majority of salads I’ve eaten at restaurants. Thank you for sharing the deliciousness.

    Reply
  13. Eldridge says

    February 17, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Has anyone done the nutritional information breakdown on this recipe?

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Any thoughts on the length of marinating? Do you think it’s alright to leave in the fridge overnight?

    Reply
  15. Carole says

    February 19, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    Yes, it is alright. The lime juice in the marinade will actually begin to cook the chicken after a few hours but it won’t harm anything per se.

    Reply
    • Jenni says

      January 20, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      you can get the sweet red chili sauce at Trader Joes. It’s pretty inexpensive and so yummy.

      Reply
      • Carole says

        January 25, 2015 at 8:24 am

        Thanks for the tip Jenni!

        Reply
  16. Who's Loosh? says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:57 am

    Thanks Carole!

    Reply
  17. David and Leah says

    February 22, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    This looks amazing! I do have a question, though–I have Asian garlic chili sauce, and I have Thai red curry paste, but I don’t know if I have seen Thai sweet red chili sauce. Would either of the things I have work as a substitute? I’m excited to try this! Also, will another vinegar work? I am kind of cheap 😉

    Reply
  18. Carole says

    February 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    David and Leah – Definitely do not use the red curry paste! The garlic chili sauce might work, but I can’t guarantee what your results will be like. The sweet red chili sauce is quite sweet, yet spicy and it really needs those flavors. As far as the vinegar, you could try substituting a different sweet vinegar, like an apple cider vinegar, but again, the flavors will be different and I can’t guarantee what the end result will be. As always, I strongly encourage you to stick the recipe as written.

    Reply
  19. Gilly says

    March 29, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    How spicy is spicy? I am a wuss and can’t handle much in terms of spice. You say it’s a sweet chili sauce but is it overpowering with spice? What would you compare it to to give me an idea of the heat? Thanks.

    Reply
    • bob linke says

      January 03, 2019 at 3:05 am

      I use Mae Ploy sweet and spicy chili sauce

      Reply
    • Sharon H says

      May 19, 2019 at 11:34 am

      Yes, I also cannot handle spicy. I am curious to know how much kick it has

      Reply
      • Carole says

        May 20, 2019 at 7:12 am

        I don’t care for spicy either. For me, it isn’t really spicy at all.

        Reply
  20. Carole says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Gilly- it is very mild. Even whimps can handle it 🙂

    Reply
  21. Shawna Potocki says

    March 30, 2014 at 2:44 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    April 27, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    This is the best salad I have ever made, and quite possibly eaten. It is amazing!!! I have had it four times this week, and see no reason to slow down. It is sweet, tangy, spicy and fresh. I’m actually eating right now!! It is so good, and deserves a food award. Thanks so much for posting, it’s a treasure. Kristina

    Reply
  23. Carole says

    April 27, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Kristina- so glad you loved it!! I made it this week as well and my daughter got so many comments from the lunch ladies when she brought the leftovers for lunch at school.

    Reply
  24. Julie says

    June 08, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    This recipe sounds very similar to the Thai Chicken Salad from Panera Bread, my favorite salad! The one from Panera adds fresh edamame beans which is really yummy! Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Carole says

      June 08, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      I’ve never tried that salad from Panera before but I think edamame would be amazing in this salad. Thanks for the suggestion Julie! -Carole

      Reply
  25. marie says

    June 23, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    This salad was one of the best things I’ve made in a long time! I never feel compelled to leave reviews on food blogs, but this was the exception because the recipe was unbelievably good. Thanks for posting it!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      June 23, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks so much Marie! I appreciate you taking the time to come back and let me know how it went! -Carole

      Reply
  26. Torie says

    August 07, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    Do I really need permission to print? Google Drive is saying I have to have your permission 🙂

    Reply
    • Carole says

      August 07, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks Torie – not quite sure how the setting for that was private, but now it is public. – Carole

      Reply
  27. suking says

    August 29, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    My daughter made this for a birthday potluck and it was so fresh and delicious. And you can keep the the leftovers for a couple of days because of the hearty greens in it. So good!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      August 29, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      Send your daughter over here so she can make me some too please 🙂 -Carole

      Reply
  28. Janelle Moore says

    September 21, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I have never posted a response comment to an online recipe; however, this recipe is soooooo yummy it warrants a reply! I searched all over for a good tai chicken salad recipe and chose this one by chance. I am addicted! It tastes very fresh and it’s extremely hearty. I’m on a no carb fast so it’s been the perfect lunch and dinner meal. This is my second week (consecutively) making it!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      September 22, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      So glad you love it Janelle and I feel honored that you came back to post a comment 🙂 Carole

      Reply
  29. Jenn says

    September 25, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    You aren’t kidding about it being addictive. I have found myself making it on a Sunday and making enough to have for lunch a couple times during the week. I added the Chinese noodle doo hickeys to it too and OMG that made it even more addicting.

    Reply
    • Carole says

      September 25, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Jenn- so happy to hear you are as addicted as I am 🙂

      Reply
  30. Laurie says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Get in mah belleh!!
    Gonna make this tonight! Hopefully I can find the Napa cabbage. I’ll return to post how it turned out. I like the edamame idea as well and maybe some won ton crispy strips you can find in the salad toppings section in the grocery store. Wish me luck.

    Reply
    • Carole says

      October 23, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Laurie- love the idea of crispy won ton strips! Can’t wait to hear how your turned out

      Reply
      • Laurie says

        October 23, 2014 at 4:43 pm

        Everything is prepared. Just need to wait for my husband to tell me he’s on his way home from work (which takes about an hour). That’s when I’ll cook the chicken and throw everything together. This was really easy to prepare. I’m not sure if I can wait from my husband. LOL

        Reply
  31. Laurie says

    October 23, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    It’s delicious! I added edamame and won ton strips. I tried to post a pic in here, but it won’t let me. Ima go stuff my pie hole now!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      October 24, 2014 at 5:36 am

      I’m so glad it turned out for you Laurie! It is hands down our favorite salad

      Reply
  32. Mary says

    November 10, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Truly delicious! Best salad I’ve ever eaten and dh will absolutely love it!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      November 11, 2014 at 9:45 am

      So glad to hear it Mary because I couldn’t agree more

      Reply
  33. Donna M. says

    January 05, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    My goal with the new year is adding more fresh fruits and veggies to our eating routine. This salad was fabulous and a complete meal. The dressing and peanut sauce made it so savory. When a dish requires a fair amount of prep work, I rarely make it more than once. During the chopping I said I probably wouldn’t make it again. After tasting, I quickly changed my mind. Well worth every minute of prep.

    Reply
    • Carole says

      January 05, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      I’m so thrilled you loved it Donna! Some recipes are worth the little extra effort and this is definitely one

      Reply
  34. Carrington says

    January 21, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Is the salad still crunchy for leftovers even though you put the dressing on the entire salad before serving? I know some recipes suggest only putting the dressing on individual servings in order to prevent the entire salad from wilting.

    Reply
    • Carole says

      January 25, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Carrington- if you wont be eating the whole salad, only dress the amount you will eat

      Reply
  35. Jill says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Absoloutly delicious. Cilantro in the UK is coriander. I couldn’t get Napa cabbage so just doubled up on the Romaine. About 350 cals per portion, 24g carbs, 22g fat and 13g protein. I’m low carving at the moment and this fits the bill. Thanks Carole

    Reply
    • Carole says

      February 10, 2015 at 9:58 am

      So glad you loved it Jill! It is on the menu here once again this week

      Reply
  36. Sonny says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:22 am

    What are your thoughts on substituting Rice Vinegar with Regular Distilled White Vinegar and substituting Sesame Oil with Peanut Oil?

    Reply
    • Carole says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Sonny- I would say the vinegar would not be the best but would be ok if you added a bit more sugar. Apple cider vinegar would be a better substitute than white vinegar. For the sesame oil, it is a must have for sure!! It has a strong flavor and is there for taste and not as an oil. Great questions!

      Reply
      • Sonny says

        February 13, 2015 at 11:05 am

        Hello Carol,

        Thank you for the super quick response. Ill stick to your recipe for now 🙂 I have a tendency to experiment!

        You learn something new everyday 🙂

        Merci,

        Sonny Ali

        Reply
      • Sonny says

        February 13, 2015 at 11:25 am

        Hello Carol,

        Thank you for the super quick response. Ill stick to your recipe for now 🙂 I have a tendency to experiment!

        What is your recommendation, toasted sesame oil or extra virgin? Only two choices here in frozen Boston suburbs.

        Merci,

        Sonny Ali

        Reply
        • Carole says

          February 13, 2015 at 11:34 am

          Use the toasted sesame oil Sonny

          Reply
  37. Mo says

    February 15, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Didn’t have napa on hand but had purple cabbage and it was fantastic! Also added some beautiful color to the dish 🙂

    Reply
    • Carole says

      February 15, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Great suggestion Mo. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
  38. Leilani says

    February 19, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    How many ladies would this feed as the main dish? Also, I know you say not to deviate from your recipe but……would Splenda be the same as Truvia?

    Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      February 19, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Great questions Leilani! I would say 6-8 women depending on what else you are serving and how much they eat. You can make that substitution but Splenda has a strong aftertaste that will effect the taste of the dish. I strongly suggest using Truvia or real sugar.

      Reply
  39. Kristi Rimkus says

    March 01, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    I found your recipe over at Pinterest, and couldn’t resist stopping by to tell you how fantastic it looks. I can’t wait to give it a try, and linked to it on my healthy recipes roundup over on my blog to share with my readers.

    Reply
    • Carole says

      March 01, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Kristi! It is a great recipe and thanks for sharing it with your readers -Carole

      Reply
  40. Jonalee says

    March 15, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Hi looks yummy. I don’t use sugar substitutes so what is the equivalent amount of real sugar.
    Thanks much

    Reply
    • Carole says

      March 15, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Thanks for your comment Jonalee. If you look at the recipe, I list both options and their proper measurements

      Reply
  41. Andrea says

    March 15, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    i was wondering if I could use regular peanut butter instead of natural? Would that change the recipe very much?

    Reply
    • Carole says

      March 15, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      Great question Andrea. You could use regular but you will want to reduce the amount of sugar because regular peanut butter has quite a bit of sugar

      Reply
  42. Joy says

    April 16, 2015 at 12:08 am

    This salad was absolutely incredible!!!! I’m not a huge salad fan but have been trying to eat healthier and this recipe is awesome! So good! Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Carole says

      April 16, 2015 at 7:43 am

      Loved reading your comment Joy! I couldn’t agree more -Carole

      Reply
  43. Joy Hawkes says

    April 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Hi, Carole. I don’t have Thai sweet red chili sauce. Is there a feasible substitute? Thanks! Joy

    Reply
    • Carole says

      April 29, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      Joy- that sauce mainly adds both sweetness and heat to the recipe. You could sub in some red chili flakes and some type of liquid sweetener, just know that the result will be a bit different

      Reply
  44. Erin says

    May 15, 2015 at 1:22 am

    What do you like to serve with this salad? I’m going to make it for a family gathering on Sunday for lunch. Thanks ever so much!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      May 17, 2015 at 6:48 am

      How about a nice crusty loaf of bread? Heat it in the oven before slicing it and you have perfect lunch

      Reply
  45. Angela says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I made this for dinner last night and it was fantastic! I had the leftovers for lunch today. I think my boyfriend and I agreed it was one of the best salads we’ve ever had. Will be making this one again and again!!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      May 27, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      So glad to hear it Angela! Click on my recipe index up top to find some more recipes to give a try 🙂

      Reply
  46. Jody says

    July 17, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I only have regular Jiff peanut butter on hand, not natural. Can I use that? What is the significance of using natural?

    Reply
    • Carole says

      July 17, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Jody- you can certainly use your Jiff. The natural PB has no added sugar and will have a richer peanut taste to your sauce. Great question! -Caroleq

      Reply
  47. MelanieB. says

    August 30, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Made this for dinner and it was amazing! Subbed sugar for honey and didn’t have chicken so I skipped it, but it was still heavenly! New favorite chopped salad to make, and quick prep time too~!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      August 30, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks so much Melanie! It has been a couple months since I have made this but it is part of this week’s menu because it is so yummy

      Reply
  48. Jennifer says

    October 09, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    I made this recipe just about exactly per the recipe and I am in love. It tasted just like a Thai lettuce wrap but easier to eat. My variations are: I used sliced almonds instead of peanuts. I added a splash of soy to the chicken marinade. The spicier the better for me so I also added a little fresh jalepeno, thinly sliced to the salad as well as red pepper flakes to the dressing. For more crunch I used lo mein noodles but that wasn’t quite what I’m looking for. Thank you for sharing! This is definitely going to become one of my regulars! If you like fresh asian flavors this is a great beginner recipe.

    Reply
    • Carole says

      October 10, 2015 at 9:26 am

      Thanks so much Jennifer for coming back and letting me know. It is still one of my all time favorite recipes

      Reply
  49. Sammie says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    Hi Carole…I am obsessed with recipe and my fiance hates salads (any kind) but loves this one!!! Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
    • Carole says

      October 15, 2015 at 8:11 am

      I completely understand why! This salad has magical powers 🙂 On my menu again for this week

      Reply
  50. andrea remke says

    November 01, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    this is so good…………………like crazy-crack good. so many thai dishes do not cut the mustard when actually made bu this one……………..YIKES!
    thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      November 01, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      Sweet Andrea! So glad you are as addicted as I am 🙂

      Reply
  51. Mary says

    December 29, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    This is absolutely the best salad I’ve ever eaten or made…Wow! I used my Ninja to mix each of the marinade, dressing, and sauce…made it easy. This definitely goes into the monthly meal rotation! Thank you for sharing this, Carol!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      December 30, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      I couldn’t agree more Mary! This salad makes any salad hater a salad lover 🙂

      Reply
  52. Freya says

    January 17, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    This was one of the sides that I made for our family Christmas dinner. The dressing is to die for! It’s hard to believe that just a few ingredients can taste so delicious. It was a big hit. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      January 18, 2016 at 11:40 am

      You are so welcome Freya!

      Reply
  53. Jenny says

    March 19, 2016 at 11:13 am

    This sounds delicious! Could I sub Sriracha for the Thai sweet red chili sauce? How would that affect the flavor profile?

    Reply
    • Carole says

      March 19, 2016 at 11:44 am

      Hi Jenny! Sriracha is significantly spicier than Thai sweet chili sauce. Plus, the chili sauce adds a lot of sweetness to the recipe. My small grocery store has some here in the middle of nowhere Minnesota so it is very easy to find. And only a couple bucks per bottle.

      Reply
  54. Leah says

    April 08, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Can you use PB2 instead of peanut butter? I’m doing WW so trying to keep the points low. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carole says

      April 08, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      I’ve never used PB2 before but I think I would work!

      Reply
  55. Zia says

    July 06, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve never left a comment on a recipe before, but I thought I would share that I made this 3 nights in a row. Three!! The first night I didn’t have the Napa cabbage, so of course I told my husband I had to make it a second time with the cabbage, then realizing I spent $12 on one head of cabbage, we made it a third night. I am officially out of rice vinegar so I can’t make it again, haha. I had to make a few modifications switching the switch the sweet Thai chili sauce with sriracha (holy nasal passages!) but my husband and I both loved the pain. He’s not a salad-for-dinner kind of guy, and the fact he ate this three nights in a row with me is the ultimate nod to the creator! Can’t wait to get more vinegar and finish off this cabbage!

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    • Carole says

      July 07, 2016 at 6:43 pm

      Thank you Zia for your great comment! It is a life changer 🙂

      Reply
  56. Amani says

    August 01, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    Made this today. I must say that this was the best salad I ever had. Yes, you read right. I have never tasted a better salad in my entire life. Thank you so much for this recipe. By any chance do you have nutritional info for this recipe? I know it’s a lot of stuff but was just curious? Thanks so much again!

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    • Carole says

      August 02, 2016 at 9:35 am

      I’m so glad you loved it as much as I did Amani! I don’t have the info but there are a lot of great online calculators that can get you the numbers you are looking for.

      Reply
  57. Lucille Hall says

    September 04, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    My kitchen smells so good! This is one of the best salads I have ever made. MMMMMMM Good! 🙂

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    • Carole says

      September 05, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      Howdy Lucille! I’m so glad you loved it as much as I do 🙂

      Reply
  58. Barb says

    November 19, 2016 at 8:17 am

    I assume you used the flavored rice vinegar? Sounds like a great recipe. Thx

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    • Carole says

      November 20, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Howdy Barb! I did not use flavored rice vinegar. Just the regular stuff

      Reply
  59. Lisa Ferell says

    March 28, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    This is the best salad ever. Seriously, the salad dressings are better than a restaurant, especially that they’re so easy and have just a few ingredients. I have to admit tho, that I did make my own Thai sweet chili sauce (no bottle stuff ever, if I can help it!) This will be on our summer rotation for sure and served to company as well. Great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!

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    • Carole says

      March 29, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      Howdy Lisa! I am thrilled you loved it as much as we did. Still one of my favorite all time salad recipes.

      Reply
  60. Kristina Landry says

    April 06, 2017 at 11:44 am

    This is the best spicy peanut salad ever!! I think I left a comment a year or so ago, but I just have to say again how much I love it. Thank you Lisa!

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    • Carole says

      April 07, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Hey there Kristina! I love that you had to come back a second time and that you are still making it. Always our family’s favorite salad recipe.

      Reply
  61. Deb Gale says

    September 13, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    Carole yur MIL told me about your website. I made your Thai Chicken Salad tonight and we loved it! I’m trying to watch my gluten and carbs so this seems super healthy to me.

    ★★★★★

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    • Carole says

      September 19, 2017 at 10:55 am

      I am so glad you loved it Debbie and I’ll have to tell my MIL thanks for the referral 🙂

      Reply
  62. Jaclyn says

    September 24, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    I just finished eating this salad, and it is absolutely worth the hype! I made it almost exactly as described, except I left out the romaine lettuce (ran out of room in fridge), added a little extra peanut butter (extra 2 tbsp), marinated the chicken in slices (not whole), and forgot to add the peanuts. The flavors are brilliant, will definitely remember the peanuts next time. Definite repeat!

    ★★★★★

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    • Carole says

      September 25, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Isn’t it great when the hype is correct once in awhile 🙂

      Reply
  63. Heather Corn says

    April 24, 2018 at 10:57 am

    I made this recipe last night and thought it was delicious. My husband LOVED it. I added crunchy chow mein noodles to give it a crunch. The flavors mixed very nicely. Will definitely make again! Thanks

    ★★★★

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    • Carole says

      April 24, 2018 at 11:38 am

      I’m so glad it was a hit Heather!

      Reply
  64. Ann Alkire says

    July 07, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    How many servings does this recipe make? Thanks!

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    • Carole says

      July 10, 2018 at 7:46 am

      Hey Ann! It easily serves 6-8 people depending on portion sizes

      Reply
  65. Anne says

    July 16, 2018 at 2:06 am

    This is a very delicious meal I will be making it again

    ★★★★★

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    • Carole says

      July 17, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Awesome! So glad it was a hit Anne 🙂

      Reply
  66. Yvonne says

    August 07, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Made this lady night and it was a huge hit. My family absolutely loved it. They woke up asking for more. Lol I will definitely be making this often. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Carole says

      August 09, 2018 at 8:51 am

      It is still my favorite salad of all time!

      Reply
  67. Priya says

    September 16, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    This salad is amazing!! I add half sriracha for half the sweet chili sauce to give it more of a kick. My husband requests it ALL THE TIME. YUM!

    ★★★★★

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    • Carole says

      September 17, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it Priya! Thank you for coming back and leaving a review. It helps a lot!

      Reply
  68. MBP says

    December 08, 2020 at 10:17 am

    I’ve made this several times over the past year. Absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Carole says

      December 10, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that Mary! Thanks for coming back and leaving your review. It helps so much 🙂

      Reply

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