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10 Minute Crunchy Rainbow Thai Salad

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By: Denise Bustard4 Comments
Posted: 4/7/19 Updated: 10/7/20

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This 10 Minute Crunchy Rainbow Thai Salad is the easiest side dish and full of fresh, crunchy vegetables, cilantro, cashews and a tangy peanut dressing.

I don't know about you, but I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for easy side dish recipes...and today's recipe? It's ready in ten minutes. Maybe even less!

thai salad in bowl with cashews and fresh cilantro

Disclaimer: I received products from Mann's Fresh Vegetables and was compensated monetarily for this post. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that I love!

Thanks to Mann's Kohlrabi 'Linguine' and Rainbow Salad, all you need to do for this Thai salad is chop some cilantro and shake up a quick dressing!

Mann's Rainbow Salad contains cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and cabbage, and paired with their Kohlrabi 'Linguine', it makes this Thai salad so easy to throw together. This salad is rich in vitamins A and C and low in carbs and calories.

Not only is it quick to make but so full of flavor. This salad is perfect for a picnic or summer barbecue...who is getting excited for summer barbecues? ME!

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Reasons to love this crunchy rainbow Thai salad

  • it's ready in 10 minutes
  • it is light, crunchy and full of flavor
  • it's low in carbs and calories and makes the perfect side dish

Recipe video

Watch the video below to see exactly how I prepped this Thai salad. It’s so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel, or on Facebook.

hand holding the rainbow salad before dressing with thai peanut salad dressing

hand holding the kohlrabi linguine before dressing with thai peanut salad dressing

How to make it

I kept this recipe super simple so we can get it onto the table quickly!

Here's how to make Thai salad:

  1. shake together the peanut dressing- the perfect blend of tangy, sweet and savory flavors
  2. chop some cilantro
  3. toss everything up with one bag of Mann's Rainbow Salad and one bag of Mann's Kohrabi 'Linguine'

thai peanut salad dressing fro the thai salad recipe

Can I swap the Rainbow Salad and Kohlrabi Linguine? Sure! Swap for two bags of cole slaw mix (20 oz or approx 8 cups). Mann's also has a delicious Broccoli Slaw Mix that would be fantastic in this Thai salad recipe!

Can I swap the peanut butter out? Yes! Almond butter works great in this Thai peanut salad dressing.

Can this recipe work for meal prep? Unfortunately once dressed in the dressing, this salad must be eaten right away. If you are using it for meal prep, you can keep the slaw away from the dressing until just before serving. Layering it in mason jars may work!

overhead view of the thai salad recipe being tossed in dressing

Can I make this into a meal? Yes! Just add some cooked chicken or chickpeas and you have yourself a delicious meal.

Serve it with

  • Perfect Baked Chicken Breast or Baked Chicken Thighs
  • Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin
  • Air Fryer Tofu
  • Balsamic Salmon Marinade or Herb Crusted Broiled Salmon

close up of thai salad in bowl

Tips & equipment

  • shake up your dressing in a pint jar or this salad dressing shaker
  • looking for more easy side salads? Check out Our Staple Kale Salad, this Asian Slaw with Sesame Vinaigrette or this Refreshing Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Did you make this? Tag me on social @sweetpeasandsaffron and be sure to leave a comment and rate the recipe!

Crunchy rainbow Thai salad in gray bowl with peanuts and cilantro

Crunchy Rainbow Thai Salad

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
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This 10 Minute Crunchy Rainbow Thai Salad is the easiest side dish and full of fresh, crunchy vegetables, cilantro, cashews and a tangy peanut dressing.
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz Mann's Rainbow Salad
  • 10 oz Mann's Kohlrabi 'Linguine'
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves
  • ¾ cup cashews

Peanut Dressing

  • 5 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (honey or brown sugar may be subbed)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup all natural peanut or almond butter

Instructions 

  • Shake together peanut dressing ingredients.
  • Toss all ingredients in dressing and serve immediately.

Video

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/8 of batch, Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 280mg, Sodium: 280mg, Potassium: 195mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Karen says

    Posted on 4/18/19 at Posted on 4/18/19

    5 stars
    Tastey, ,delicious, crunchy, easy, and fast. I've already made the dressing two more times for other meals and am about to make it again right now. I'm not a 'bag ready salad' person normally, but I would reconsider after this meal. Thanks SweetPea!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 4/18/19 at Posted on 4/18/19

      So happy you enjoyed! Thanks so much for your review!

      Reply
  2. Tania says

    Posted on 4/16/19 at Posted on 4/16/19

    How long does the peanut sauce last for in the fridge?

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    • Denise says

      Posted on 4/18/19 at Posted on 4/18/19

      About a week!

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