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A bowl of healthy Thai chicken salad with shredded lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and shredded chicken, topped with roasted peanuts and a light lime dressing

Healthy Thai Chicken Salad with Lime Dressing 🥗

5 from 1 vote
This Healthy Thai Chicken Salad is fresh, zesty, and super easy to make! It’s loaded with crunchy veggies, juicy chicken, and topped with a tangy lime dressing that makes every bite feel like a tropical escape. Perfect for a light lunch that’ll keep you feeling full and satisfied without weighing you down.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:9 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Thailand
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Shredded Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 Cups Shredded Red Cabbage
  • 1 Cups Julienned Carrots
  • 1 Cups Sliced Cucumbers
  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken Breast
  • ½ Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • ½ Cup Roasted Peanuts (optional for extra crunch)
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (or Coconut Aminos for Paleo/Gluten-Free)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce (optional, but adds that authentic Thai taste)
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes (for a little kick)

Instructions

  • 1. Make the Dressing:
    In a small bowl, mix together the Lime Juice, Soy Sauce (or Coconut Aminos), Fish Sauce, Honey, Garlic, Ginger, Olive Oil, and Red Pepper Flakes.
    Whisk it all up until it’s well combined. Taste it! If you like it tangier, add more lime juice. Want it sweeter?
    Add a tiny bit more honey. It’s all about getting that balance just right! 🍯🍋
  • 2. Prep the Veggies:
    Grab a big mixing bowl and throw in the Shredded Romaine Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Julienned Carrots, and Sliced Cucumbers.
    Give it all a quick toss to mix things up.
  • 3. Add the Chicken:
    Now, gently toss in the Shredded Chicken Breast and Chopped Cilantro.
    If you’re adding Roasted Peanuts, now’s the time to toss them in too! 🥜
  • 4. Drizzle the Dressing:
    Pour the Lime Dressing over the salad and give everything a good toss until it’s all nicely coated.
    Make sure every bite gets some of that delicious dressing!
  • 5. Serve and Enjoy!:
    Dish out the salad into bowls and dig in.
    If you want a bit more crunch, sprinkle some extra peanuts on top.
    Enjoy this fresh, light, and flavorful meal that tastes like a little taste of Thailand at home! 🌱💚
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