This Thai Chopped Salad is the perfect mix of a crunchy and peanut-y dish that all of your family and friends are sure to love! This takes less than 30-minutes! If you need a new salad recipe, this will be your go-to quick salad recipe. If theres a Thai chopped salad on a restaurant menu, there’s a good chance I’m ordering it, so this is my take on the salad.
What ingredients do I need to make the Thai chopped salad?
- chopped green cabbage
- chopped purple cabbage
- diced cucumber
- sliced green onion
- diced bell pepper
- shredded carrots
- chopped cilantro
- air-fried tofu
- roasted cashews
For the dressing you need
- soy sauce
- cup peanut butter
- sriracha
- rice vinegar
- lime juice
- toasted sesame oil
- maple syrup
- ginger
- garlic
What are the health benefits of this salad?
This salad is filled with many nourishing vegetables that are great for your heart and health. The purple and green cabbage are great for reducing inflammation. Cabbage is also beneficial for lowering the risk of developing diabetes and for getting in that extra fiber to prevent constipation. Try a digestive enzyme if raw veggies make you bloated.
Tofu is also a health benefitting ingredient filled with fiber, vitamin A, calcium, and iron. The tofu gives this Thai Chopped Salad and added boost of protein, as well! Organic non-GMO soy is actually very beneficial one’s health and actually reduces risk of breast cancer. Moral of the story: eat more tofu!
How to make it:
- Chop up all of your veggies!
- Dice the tofu into small cubes.
- Spray your tofu with olive oil and air fry or saute (or even bake!).
- Whisk together all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl add all of your veggies and the air fried tofu.
- Add the dressing to the larger bowl and mix!
- Enjoy!
Substitutions:
- Cashews: I know a lot of people have cashew allergies. Don’t worry. Feel free to use hemp seeds as a nut-free substitute.
- Tofu: Don’t like tofu or don’t want it? Feel free to omit from the recipe.
- Peanuts: Instead of peanuts, you can use any type of nut butter or sunflower butter.
- Soy: If you are sensitive or allergic to soy, you can use coconut aminos as an alternative.
- Cilantro: Have an aversion to cilantro? No need to include it – you can try parsley!
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Important Tips:
- Make sure the dressing is runny enough to spread throughout the salad. One trick is to use a fresh jar of peanut butter so it’s runny or to add 1 tablespoon of hot water.
One more tip:
Short on time? Get pre-shredded carrots, and pre-shredded packages or mixed cabbage (it will often be called a coleslaw mix). This will save you some chopping time if you’re extra busy.
Storage:
- Store this salad in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. It won’t get soggy because cabbage is super hardy and this stores beautifully in the fridge. Don’t worry about soggy lettuce here. If you want more salad recipes like this one, you have to try my mango mama salad.
- If you have extra dressing, store in a container and use on other things like a stir fry, noodles, or veggies!
Get my salad recommendations:
- Wash your lettuce easily with this salad spinner
- Bamboo salad tongs for tossing
- I can’t live without this Huge bamboo salad bowl
Thai Chopped Salad (With Peanut Dressing!)
Equipment
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife sharp
- 1 Air-Fryer or oven
- 1 bowl small
- 1 bowl large
Ingredients
- 3 cups green cabbage chopped
- 2 cups purple cabbage chopped
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup green onion sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup tofu air fried
- ½ cup cashews chopped roasted
dressing
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic
Instructions
- Start by cutting the tofu into cubes.
- Spray the tofu with olive oil and add to the air fryer.
- Chop up all of your vegetables.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the vegetables, tofu, and dressing to a large bowl.
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the dressing is runny enough to spread throughout the salad. One trick is to use a fresh jar of peanut butter so it’s runny or to add 1 tablespoon of hot water.
- Use a soy free substitute for tofu if you are soy free.
- If you are short on time use pre chopped cabbage and carrots.
Laurie Underwood says
Looks fantastic! I wonder if could make chopping cabbage east by using an undressed bag of slaw…?
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
Sure!
Heather says
This recipe is delicious, super flavorful and easy to make. Will definitely be making again!
Danielle Brown says
Yes!
Paulette Stafford says
I’m 67 an recently had open heart surgery. I’m changing my diet to vegan because I want to see my grandchildren grow up. I’ve been eating constantly farro salad I put together. It’s very chewy satisfying and delicious. I can eat it 3 times a day but man or woman cannot live on farrow alone so I’m thrilled to try all your salads. Thanku
Nicola Cameron says
I’m new to your recipes Danielle, and every one has been a winner so far! Thank you for sharing. This Thai chopped salad is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Your dressings are amazing!
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
Thank you so much!!
Virginia Tibbetts says
Loved this recipe. Thanks.
Kathleen says
What if I don’t have an air fryer for the tofu. How else would you prepare it? Ty!
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
You could pan fry the tofu. 🙂
Jen says
Just made this and absolutely LOVE it!! So crunchy, tangy, healthy, and satisfying. Thank you, Danielle!!
Taylor says
Hi! Taylor from team HealthyGirl here!
So glad you love it! 🙂
Taylor says
Hi! Taylor from team HealthyGirl here!
You are so welcome! Thanks for making a HealthyGirl recipe!
Jenna Peacher says
What kind of tofu do you use for this? Firm? I’m new to tofu and haven’t ever cooked with it. Thanks!
Taylor From HealthyGirl Kitchen says
Yes, firm!
Savannah says
This salad is one of my very favorites! It’s been my go-to for summer dinner parties for the past couple of years since finding it on instagram. 10/10 would recommend!!
Helen Walker says
Amazing!! Make on repeat x