Crunchy Thai Peanut Rice Salad

Crunchy Thai Peanut Rice Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad packed with nutty brown and wild rice, crisp veggies, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a creamy, tangy Thai peanut dressing. Perfectly balanced with a hint of spice and crunch from toasted peanuts - this salad is a colorful, wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Serve chilled and enjoy every bite!

---

🍽 Serves 2-3 🕘 20-25 minutes Difficulty: Beginner

---

Ingredients:

• 250g of brown and wild rice

• 2 cups iceberg/romaine lettuce, thinly chopped

• 1 ½ cups red cabbage, thinly chopped

• 1 cup carrots, grated

• ½ red capsicum, sliced

• ½ yellow capsicum, sliced

• 1 cup cucumber, diced

• ½ cup spring onions, sliced

• ½ cup coriander, chopped

• ½ cup of chopped peanuts

Dressing:

• ¼ cup smooth peanut butter

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp chili paste

• Juice from ½ lime

• 1 clove of garlic

• 1 tsp of grated ginger

---

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients: cook the rice and chop all vegetables.

2. In the meantime, dry toast crushed peanuts.

3. Make the dressing: in a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, avocado oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, chili paste, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Mix until creamy.

4. Let the rice cool.

5. Assemble the salad bowl: place all vegetables and herbs, pour the dressing and mix well until combined.

6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

   
   

---

Watch a short tutorial on Instagram