Spring Salad With Thai Peanut Dressing Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, then tear them into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs of your choice. Toss everything together to mix well.
• STEP 3.To make the Thai peanut dressing, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
• STEP 4.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this spring salad with Thai peanut dressing.

Cooking Tips

• Feel free to add other vegetables or protein of your choice to the salad, such as bell peppers, carrots, or grilled chicken.
• For a spicier dressing, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha sauce.
• To make the salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss it with the salad just before serving to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Storage and Serving

• This salad is best served fresh and should be consumed immediately after dressing.
• If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days.
• Before serving the leftovers, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and freshen up the flavors.