Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing

dicentra's Note:

Cooking Light, MAY 2009

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Sriracha Rooster sauce)
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons dry roasted peanuts

Salad

• 2 cups mixed baby greens
• ½ cup fresh bean sprout
• 2 tablespoons vertically sliced red onions
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 6 baby carrots , peeled
• 4 cherry tomatoes , quartered

Directions:

1. To prepare dressing, combine the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add peanuts; process 10 seconds.
2. To prepare salad, divide greens and remaining ingredients evenly between 2 serving plates. Drizzle each salad with 1/4 cup dressing.