Healthified Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Healthified Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing requires roughly 40 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 289 calories, 17g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up bulgur, pepper, edamame, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a main course.
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring broth to boiling; add uncooked bulgur. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Drain if necessary. Meanwhile, prepare edamame according to package directions.
Transfer bulgur and edamame to a large bowl; stir in sweet pepper, carrot, red onion, and cilantro.
Divide spinach among four serving plates. Top with bulgur mixture; drizzle with Peanut Dressing.
Peanut Dressing: In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water, 3 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 1 clove garlic, minced.
Whisk constantly over medium-low heat about 3 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened (mixture will appear curdled at first but will become smooth as it’s whisked over the heat). Makes about 2/3 cup.
Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
Thai can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Essay Chenin Blanc with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 9 dollars per bottle.
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Essay Chenin Blanc
The Essay Chenin Blanc is a medium-bodied white blend made from South Africa's white varietal, Chenin Blanc. The Chenin Blanc gives the wines its fruit salad, guava and melon aromas and a refreshing acidity. Some sur lie on the less for a few months adds to the complexity and body. A touch of aromatic Viognier complements the fruit structure with some floral hints. The wine is perfect on its own as an aperitif on the porch on a hot summer's day. Chenin Blanc pairs well with a wide range of foods, especially sushi, oysters, Asian curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, and summer salads.Blend: 87% Chenin Blanc, 13% Viognier