Name: Spicy Peanut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cup mixed greens (washed and dried); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.5 cup cucumber (diced); 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 0.25 cup peanut butter (smooth); 2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium); 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup); 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more to taste); 1 tablespoon water (to thin); 0.25 cup roasted peanuts (chopped); 2 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)

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Spicy Peanut Salad

A refreshing and flavorful salad with a spicy peanut dressing.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Salad, Side Dish

Servings 2 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl Large
1 Whisk For dressing

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 cup mixed greens washed and dried
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
0.5 cup cucumber diced
0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced

Spicy Peanut Dressing

0.25 cup peanut butter smooth
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
1 tablespoon water to thin

Toppings

0.25 cup roasted peanuts chopped
2 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and water until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
4 cup mixed greens, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 0.5 cup cucumber
Pour the spicy peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Top with chopped roasted peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately.
0.25 cup red onion, 0.25 cup peanut butter

Notes

Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level. You can also add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.