Copycat CPK Thai Crunch Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head napa cabbage thinly shredded
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage I used half a small head
- 2 large carrots shredded, or 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 small bunch cilantro leaves
- 1 ripe avocado pit removed and sliced
- 1 cup edamame shelled
- 2 cups wanton strips
- 1 cup fried rice noodles or ramen noodles, crushed
- 1 bunch green onions or scallions, sliced
Lime Peanut Dressing
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 limes juiced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Method
- Thinly chop or shred your cabbage, and prep the remainder of your vegetables.
- Place the Napa and red cabbage in a large bowl, and add the shredded carrots, cucumber, and fresh chopped cilantro.
- Add the sliced avocado to the salad. Top it with edamame, wanton crisps, and crisp rice noodles.
- In a blender, or a mixing bowl, add the dressing ingredients. Blend, or stir by hand, until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing on top of the salad.
- Toss well, and top with green onions. Serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
Additions and Substitutions
If you wanted to add rotisserie chicken, or chicken breasts cooked on a hot grill, you can slice them up and include them in the salad.
If you can't find Napa cabbage, you can use regular green cabbage or even a pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
Add in some fresh ginger into the dressing for an extra kick!
For a spicier version you can add more cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.
If you don't like cilantro you can add in other fresh herbs: parsley or fresh Italian basil would be great options.