I’ve mentioned before that salads really aren’t my thing, but there are of course exceptions to any rule, and salads that involve a) lots of peanut butter and b) lots of chilli are most definitely one of those exceptions. This Spicy Thai Salad would be perfect as a standalone lunch, (you could add in some rice noodles if you want a bit more bulk), or equally as a side salad to serve with a vegan BBQ or summertime buffet.
How spicy your salad becomes is of course entirely up to you – I used one red chilli in the salad and another (with seeds) in the dressing, but where you put the chilli(s), how many and whether you remove the seeds is totally your decision.
Magimix Spiralizer
This salad was a good excuse to get to grips with a swanky new kitchen gadget, (I know… another one, its a bit of an addiction!). I told you about my new Magimix Food Processor in my Easy Vegan Carrot Cake post, and it is proving such a useful addition to the kitchen.
Well I’ve recently been getting the hang of a swanky attachment called the Magimix Spiral Expert – basically a very clever spiralizer that attaches to the food processor, and which makes the most perfect spaghetti, tagliatelle or wide fusilli out of whatever vegetables you choose.
I’ve found it so much quicker and easier to use than a manual spiraliser, with almost no waste or mess. I made carrot spaghetti and cucumber tagliatelle for this Spicy Thai Salad, and have also experimented with butternut squash spaghetti with bolognese, and also potato fusilli, (I need a bit more practice at this, as roasting it didn’t turn out quite as well as the picture on the box!).
If you do a lot of spiralizing I really do recommend this nifty gadget. It will take up a bit more space than a hand spiralizer and you do need a Magimix food processor to attach it to, but it is very sturdily made and a pleasure to use, so well worth the investment. The Magimix Spiral Expert is available from Lakeland for £99.99.
Spicy Thai Salad
This lovely salad is also perfect for taking to work in a lunchbox – you could prepare two days’ lunches in one go, just don’t add the dressing until lunchtime or the veg will go soggy. There are some really nifty lunchboxes available with in-built dressing pots, (like this one from Sistema*), which are so handy for saving us from soggy salads.
Spicy Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 medium or 1 large carrot
- 1/2 a cucumber
- 3 spring onions
- 1 red pepper
- 70 g mange-tout peas (or sugar snaps)
- 1 red chilli (seeds removed)
- 150 g beansprouts
- handful fresh coriander
- 25 g dry roasted peanuts
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 red chilli
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: spiralize (or thinly shred) the carrot and cucumber and place in a large bowl. Finely slice the spring onions, red pepper, mange tout peas and chilli and add to the bowl. Add the beansprouts, then finely chop the coriander and peanuts and add to the salad. Toss everything together.
- Place all the ingredients for the dressing into a blender or mini-chopper - juice the lime, and finely slice the chilli, (you may prefer to remove the seeds for less heat). Blitz until completely smooth.
- Add the dressing right at the last minute so that the salad doesn't go soggy. Enjoy!
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I’m linking this recipe with a number of blogging challenges:
CookBlogShare hosted this week by Everyday Healthy Recipes- Cook Once Eat Twice hosted by Searching for Spice
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- Recipe of the Week hosted by A Mummy Too
Disclosure: I was sent a Magimix Spiral Expert to review. There was no expectation of a positive review and all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.
Corina Blum says
This sounds delicious and is right up my street as I do love any salad with a spicy peanut dressing! I will also have to have a look at that Magimix spiralizer attachment as it sounds so useful for summer salads and lighter meals. Thank you so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice!
thevegspace says
Thanks Corina! x
Corina Blum says
I made this Kate and it was so good! I just love the dressing but I was a bit lazy and didn’t get my spiralizer out. I just used a potato peeler to slice the carrots instead x
Cat | Curly's Cooking says
Love the look of this salad, far more exciting than a lot of salads! The dressing sounds delicious and the Magimix looks great.
thevegspace says
Thanks Cat! x
Jo of Jo's Kitchen says
I love spicy salads and the Magimix gadget looks really handy too *want*
Camilla Hawkins says
This salad sounds incredibly tasty, really want to try the dressing as I’ve never thought to make one with peanut butter:-)
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
Oh yes, the spicier the better! A food processor doing all the spiralizing work sounds like exactly what I need. Such gorgeous colors in this salad—I can’t wait to pack it for an office lunch!
Sisley White says
This looks so incredible. If anyone ever doubted that vegan food could look and taste incredible they need to see this. Will definitely be making this during the week!
Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says
Peanut butter based dressings are gorgeous, add some chilli and you are in heaven 🙂 Lovely salad, vibrant colours and I would happily devour the entire bowl! Yum!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
I broke my spiralizer *sad face*, but I am loving the sound of that sauce. Shared!
Nico @ yumsome says
I have a hand spiralizer, which is great but I have to admit that the thought of one that attaches to my Magimix is almost making me salivate! Ha ha!
This salad looks gorgeous… now all we need is for the warm weather to return! xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Love anything with great Thai flavors and of course…a peanut sauce!
Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says
This looks so lovely – bright, refreshing, healthy and packed full of flavour – what’s not to like? Just need to the sunshine to come back now!! Eb x
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This recipe looks delicious, I’m going to add it to my list of things I want to cook.