Thai Chopped Salad

Eat the rainbow with this one simple salad! After just a few easy steps, antioxidant-rich, Thai Chopped Salad will satisfy your flavor and nutrient needs.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Salads

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter
  • 10 oz shredded carrots
  • 8 oz purple cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 bunch green onion
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 15 oz chickpeas
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 3-4 oz fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • turmeric as desired
  • paprika as desired
  • 2 limes
  • salt as desired

Equipment

  • 1-2 cutting board(s) 1 for chicken, 1 for veggies or cut chicken last
  • 1-2 chef's knives 1 for chicken, 1 for veggies or cut chicken last
  • 1 skillet/fry pan
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 sealable container
  • tongs or mixing spoons
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Preparation
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Season the chicken with paprika, turmeric, and salt. Spray a pan with oil and cook the chicken on the stove over medium-high heat.
  2. Prepare the chickpeas as their can/package instructs. Drain them and then combine them with turmeric and paprika.
  3. Roast the chickpeas at 350F for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway.
  4. Chop the red bell pepper, snap peas, green onion, and cilantro.
  5. Add the carrots, cabbage, red pepper, snap peas, green onion, cilantro, chickpeas, chicken, and sunflower seeds to a large bowl.
  6. Add the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, sunflower seed butter, and water to a sealable container. Seal the container and shake it until everything is combined.
  7. Drizzle the dressing on top and then squeeze on fresh lime.
  8. Toss everything together, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

Substitutions, Add-Ons, & Alterations:
  • Substitute sunflower seed butter for almond butter (contains tree nuts), cashew butter (contains tree nuts), peanut butter (contains peanuts), tahini (contains sesame), or other nut or seed butter.
  • Use air-fried tofu (contains soy) in place of chicken.
  • Instead of coconut aminos (contains coconut), use soy sauce (contains gluten).
  • Substitute sunflower seeds for pepitas or other nuts or seeds (may contain peanuts, tree nuts, or sesame).
  • Add any of your favorite veggies! Try baby corn, snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, edamame (contains soy) or asparagus.
* Any changes to the original recipe may alter the time, taste, temperature, and/or allergen content!

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