Best 6 Peanut Butter Salad Recipes

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Peanut butter salad is a unique and delicious dish that combines the creamy, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the freshness and crunch of vegetables. This salad is a great option for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a fun and healthy way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

The basic peanut butter salad recipe includes peanut butter, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, milk, and vegetables. However, there are many variations on this recipe, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Some popular additions include celery, onion, shredded carrots, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.

This article provides three different peanut butter salad recipes:

* **Classic Peanut Butter Salad:** This recipe is a great starting point for those who are new to peanut butter salad. It includes all of the basic ingredients, plus a few simple vegetables.
* **Loaded Peanut Butter Salad:** This recipe is for those who like their peanut butter salad with a little bit of extra flavor. It includes all of the ingredients in the classic recipe, plus bacon, cheese, and chopped peanuts.
* **Fruity Peanut Butter Salad:** This recipe is a great way to add some sweetness and freshness to your peanut butter salad. It includes all of the ingredients in the classic recipe, plus pineapple, grapes, and mandarin oranges.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious and satisfying flavors of peanut butter salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING



Chinese Chicken Salad With Peanut Butter Dressing image

I have lived in Michigan now for 13 years and not one Chinese Restaurant has Chinese Chicken Salad like they do back home in San Fran, Cali.... :(. So, this is as close as I can come to the real thing... I am not sure where I found this recipe.

Provided by Kimschmee

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 lime, juice of
1 1/4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon chunk fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 small grilled skinless chicken breasts or 4 small baked boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 cups mixed lettuce greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • To make dressing: In a blender or food processor, puree the oils, peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili powder.
  • To make the salad: Cut up chicken into small bite size pieces. Mix the ingredients. Just before serving, toss the salad with the dressing.
  • I use Mongolian Fire Oil and Hot Chili Sesame Oil over the top with chopped peanuts. Yummmmmmyyyyy!
  • Nutrition per serving: 348 calories; 37 g protein; 15 g carbohydrates; 16 g fat (3 g saturated; 7 g monounsaturated); 83 mg cholesterol; 4 g fiber; 628 mg sodium.

NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING



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Provided by Juli Tsuchiya-Waldron

Categories     Salad     Ginger     Nut     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Peanut     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Bon Appétit     Japan     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)
1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces linguine
1 large orange bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup chopped green onions
5 large lettuce leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Set dressing aside.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer pasta to medium bowl. Add bell pepper and green onions. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Line serving bowl with lettuce leaves. Transfer salad to prepared bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING



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From the Publix Family Style magazine. You can make this salad by roasting your own whole chicken, or make it super easy by using a deli rotisserie chicken.

Provided by Kellens mum

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
4 cups cooked chicken
1 apple, cored and cut in wedges
1 1/2 cups grapes, halved
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • On six salad plates arrange romaine, chicken, aplles, and grapes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together water, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
  • Drizzle peanut butter mixture over arranged salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 214.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.7, Protein 27.3

PEANUT SMOKED PORK LOIN WITH PEANUT BUTTER BBQ SAUCE AND CARROT AND PICKLED ONION SALAD



Peanut Smoked Pork Loin with Peanut Butter BBQ Sauce and Carrot and Pickled Onion Salad image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups peanut shells, from roasted peanuts
2 pork loins, trimmed, about 1/2 pounds each
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steak seasoning (recommended: Montreal) or other quality steak seasoning
Carrot pickled onion salad, recipe follows
2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons ancho chili powder
4 tablespoons prepared barbecue sauce
3 ounces bourbon
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3 carrots, peeled and julienned
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill. Soak the peanut shells in water for 45 minutes.
  • Season the pork well with salt, pepper, and steak seasoning. Smoke the pork on the grill for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Transfer the pork to a roasting pan, drain the peanuts and add them to the pan. Roast the pork in the oven until it reaches 135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven to a cutting board.
  • Peanut Butter BBQ Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a large saucepot and bring it to a simmer over low heat. Let simmer for at least 1 hour. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Slice the pork and arrange it on a serving platter. Spoon the warm BBQ sauce over the top and serve with the Carrot and Pickled Onion Salad.
  • Put the red onions in a shallow baking pan. In a saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the hot liquid over the onions and cover immediately. Let sit covered for at least 1 hour. Strain the onions and reserve.
  • To assemble the salad: In a medium-sized serving bowl, combine the carrots, parsley, peanuts, orange zest and juice, peanut oil and pickled onions and toss to combine well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

PEANUT BUTTER SALAD 1-2-3-4



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This recipe has been in the family for about 100 years... We don't always put all the fruit in, and sometimes add other fruits... Some of us like more dressing and others like less... so it is "to taste" I personally like it with apples and bananas only... and sometimes with peanuts or pecans. It isn't an expensive...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

DRESSING
3/4 c creamy peanut butter
1/2 c mayonnaise
FRUITS
1 bunch seedless green grapes (removed from stems)
2 seedless oranges (divided into segments)
3 apples (cut into thin wedges)
4 bananas (cut into angled slices)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter and mayonnaise.
  • 2. Using a spatula, fold in the apples as you cut them, add the oranges, bananas and grapes. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. Stir before serving.

APPLE SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING



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Kiddos beg for second helpings of this fun and flavorful salad. Adults love it, too. It's great for cooking with kids because the ingredient list is simple and it comes together easily! -Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium apples, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
1 small carrot, shredded
1/4 cup dried mango, chopped
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
DRESSING:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add the banana, carrot, mango, coconut and walnuts if desired. Combine dressing ingredients; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter will give your salad a smooth and creamy texture. If you only have chunky peanut butter, you can blend it in a blender or food processor until it becomes smooth.
  • Add some sweetness: If you find that your salad is too tart, you can add some sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or even a pinch of sugar.
  • Get creative with your toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings for peanut butter salad. Some popular options include chopped peanuts, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and diced hard-boiled eggs.
  • Make it a main course: Peanut butter salad can be a satisfying main course when paired with a side of grilled chicken or tofu. You can also add some cooked quinoa or rice to make it a more substantial meal.
  • Enjoy it as a snack or dessert: Peanut butter salad is also a great option for a snack or dessert. It's a healthy and satisfying way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, snack, or dessert. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for something different to try, give peanut butter salad a try. You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it!

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