This is one of my all time favorite salads. I once made this for lunch at a family reunion for 70 people. I won’t ever do that again.
I’ve also adapted and simplified it from back in the day….I now use a pre-shredded cabbage/carrot mix and rotisserie chicken.
One key element is the green papaya. It really makes the salad special.
I prefer cutting it into about 2-inch strips (julienned) as opposed to grating…I like the bigger pieces. You do you.
Mix all the veggies and papaya in a bowl…
and add in the chicken and peanuts.
Whisk the dressing together…
Pour it on and mix it in.
Serve with more cilantro and peanuts.
ENJOY!!!
Thai Chicken Salad
A perfect mix of cabbage, peppers and papaya with the most fabulous peanut dressing topped off with cilantro and peanuts. Fabulous! @mostdeliciouslife.com
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cabbage with carrots
- 1½ cups Green papaya, shredded or julienned
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded or cut up **I use rotisserie chicken1
- 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 3 Fresno peppers, diced – about ½ cup **can substitute with any other pepper
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp fish sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Mix shredded cabbage with carrots with all other vegetables.
- Stir in chicken and peanuts.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients.Pour over salad and mix well.Serve with additional cilantro and peanuts.