Elle's Peanut Salad

 I think the key to this recipe is to have everything sliced very fine. I do use the coleslaw in the bag mix but always go through with my knife to ensure everything is uniformly chopped.

Elle's Peanut Salad (It is Thai influenced but, don't tell Mark!)

1 pound coleslaw mix1 pound coleslaw mix
3 cups shredded cooked chicken3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1/4 cup scallions chopped¼ cup scallions chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped1 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 cup chopped peanuts½ cup chopped peanuts
Small handful fresh cilantro chopped (optional but recommended)Small handful fresh cilantro chopped (optional but recommended)
Small handful fresh basil sliced thin or torn (optional)Small handful fresh basil sliced thin or torn (optional)
Salt & pepper to tasteSalt & pepper to taste
Dressing:subheading: Dressing:
5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter see note
3 tablespoons water or more as needed3 tablespoons water or more as needed
2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil½ teaspoon pure sesame oil see note
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps

Add the dressing ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust (e.g. add more lime juice or honey). If your dressing comes out really thick (peanut butter brands can vary), add even more water than suggested.Add the dressing ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust (e.g. add more lime juice or honey). If your dressing comes out really thick (peanut butter brands can vary), add even more water than suggested.
Prep all the salad ingredients and them add to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately. Season with salt & pepper as needed.Prep all the salad ingredients and them add to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately. Season with salt & pepper as needed.