The only kitchen skills you need for thisChopped Asian Peanut Saladare chopping ingredients and shaking salad dressing!

Thai Chopped Salad,Barbecue Ranch Grilled Chicken SaladandEasy Apple Spinach Saladare a few salads I’ve come up with that you need in your life.

Chopped Asian Peanut Salad

Good morning! We had an exciting weekend with our chicks hatching in our incubator! I’m planning on taking pictures and telling you all about their birth story soon. They are the cutest little fluff balls this side of the Mississippi, though I might be a little biased. While you are waiting for a chick post, you can enjoy this fabulous Chopped Asian Peanut Salad with Homemade Peanut Dressing.

This salad is super versatile and would be awesome with the addition of Chow Mein noodles (you know, those “fried worms” as my dad used to call them), mandarin orange pieces and even mushrooms. Make it how you like and enjoy the simple beauty of a homemade dressing. This is just a lot of chopping and for the dressing you just toss everything in a mason jar and give it a good shake. Simple, healthy, delicious, real food.

Some of the moms in my community get together once a month or so in someone’s backyard and have a potluck lunch with our kids. The moms talk, the kids play, it’s a glorious treat for all. I took this salad to the last lunch bunch gathering and it was a big hit.

What can I substitute in the case of a peanut allergy?

For peanut allergies, you can substitute cashews or almonds and use nut butter instead of the peanut butter.

Can salads be main dishes?

Yes! When making salads main dishes, I like to beef them up a bit. This would be a great main dish with the addition of some shredded cooked chicken, fried tofu, or grilled shrimp.

How do I prepare homemade salad dressing?

Pro tip: I like to add everything to a mason jar, add the lid, then shake to combine. Shake well before using. You can also store any extra salad dressing in a covered mason jar as well.