Spicy Peanut Thai Vegetable Salad Food

THAI CRUNCH SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing, combine all of the ingredients except for the cilantro in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add the cilantro and blend for a few seconds until the cilantro is finely chopped. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the salad, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. If serving right away, drizzle the peanut dressing over top and toss; otherwise, serve the dressing on the side so the salad doesn't get soggy.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Place the onions in a small bowl of cold water. Let sit for ten minutes, then drain well and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, fish sauce, sugar, and garlic.
• Add the drained red onions, cucumbers, cilantro, peanuts and jalapeño pepper to the dressing. Taste and add the salt if necessary. Serve the salad within 30 minutes.

SPICY PEANUT THAI VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place all vegetables and peanuts in a bowl.
• Add vinaigrette to taste (I used about 3/4 of the bottle for all the above ingredients).
• Wait and add the vinaigrette just prior to serving to prevent ingredients from becoming soggy.

SPRING ROLL SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling-hot water; let stand 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Drain the noodles very well, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl and use kitchen shears to snip the noodles a handful of times.
• Add the carrots, bean sprouts, parsley, basil, mint, cucumber and romaine to the bowl with the noodles. Add the Peanut Dressing and toss to coat the noodles and vegetables. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
• Whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Thin out with a little water until a nice spoonable consistency.

SPICY THAI PEANUT VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tsp oil, the peppers and onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes, just until slightly tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
• Add 1 tsp of oil back to the same pan and add the red curry paste. Cook for 30 seconds and then add peanut butter and pour in the coconut milk, continue whisking.
• Add the bowl of vegetables, frozen peas and lime juice back to the pan and stir. Cook 1 minute Done!