Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Ginger Dressing (Fresh, Crunchy, and Flavor-Packed)

If you need a salad that actually feels like a real meal, this Thai chicken salad with peanut ginger dressing is it. It’s crunchy, colorful, protein-packed, and tossed in a creamy, slightly sweet peanut ginger dressing that makes you forget you’re eating salad in the first place.

This is one of my favorite go-to meals when I want something fresh but still satisfying. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, easy lunches, or meal prep—and it holds up beautifully without getting sad or soggy.

Why You’ll Love This Thai Chicken Salad

• Full of crunchy vegetables and bold flavor
• Protein-packed with chicken and edamame
• Creamy peanut ginger dressing ties it all together
• Great for meal prep and leftovers
• Naturally colorful and satisfying

If you’re searching for a Thai chicken salad recipe or a peanut ginger chicken salad, this one hits all the right notes.

Ingredients for Thai Chicken Salad

Salad

• Cooked, shredded or sliced chicken
• Shredded cabbage
• Chopped lettuce
• Shelled edamame
• Green onions, sliced
• Shredded carrots
• Chopped cilantro
• Chopped peanuts
• Wonton Strips

Peanut Ginger Dressing

• Peanut ginger dressing (store-bought or homemade)
• Peanut butter
• Ginger
• Sesame oil
• Coconut aminos or soy sauce
• Honey
• Siracha
• Lime Juice
• Garlic powder

How to Make Thai Chicken Salad

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

Chop and shred all vegetables as needed. Cook and shred the chicken if it’s not already prepared.

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, lettuce, edamame, green onions, shredded carrots, and cilantro. Add the chicken and toss gently.

Step 3: Dress the Salad

Drizzle the peanut ginger dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4: Finish and Serve

Top with chopped peanuts and wonton strips just before serving for extra crunch.

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Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Ginger Dressing

This Thai Chicken Salad is a fresh, colorful dish packed with crisp shredded cabbage, crunchy lettuce, protein-rich edamame, tender chicken, and plenty of bright herbs like cilantro and green onions. Tossed with crunchy peanuts and coated in a bold peanut ginger dressing, it’s the perfect balance of savory, nutty, and zesty flavors. Light yet satisfying, this salad makes a delicious lunch or easy dinner bursting with texture and vibrant taste.

Course Main Course, Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken shredded, cut in strips or cubed.

Salad

• 2 cup cabbage shredded
• 2 cup lettuce
• 1 cup edamame
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/3 cup green onions
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 cup mango diced
• 1/3 cup peanuts
• Wonton Strips optional topping

Peanut Ginger Dressing

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 tsp siracha
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 1/2 tbsp honey
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tsp ginger

Instructions

Salad

1. Combine all ingredients except wonton strips to large bowl and toss.

Dressing

1. Whisk or use blender to mix all ingredients together. Taste before serving. If too salty, add a bit more honey.

2. Top Salad with chicken and wonton strips when serving.

Recipe Notes

Add the wonton strips to the salad only right before serving. If they’re mixed in too early, they’ll absorb moisture from the dressing and vegetables and become soggy. For the best crunch and texture, wait until the last minute to sprinkle them on top.

Tips for the Best Thai Chicken Salad

• Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
• Add dressing gradually—you want everything coated, not drowned or add to each individual salad.
• Keep peanuts and wonton strips separate until serving so they stay crunchy.
• This salad holds up well, making it great for next-day lunches.

Fresh, Crunchy, and Never Boring

This Thai chicken salad with peanut ginger dressing is proof that salads don’t have to be boring or feel like an afterthought. It’s fresh, crunchy, and full of bold flavor—perfect when you want something lighter that still feels complete.

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or throwing together a quick dinner, this salad delivers every time.

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