Thai Chicken and Cabbage Crunch Salad
A crisp, colorful salad featuring tender shredded chicken breast, crunchy red cabbage, and shredded carrots. Tossed in a creamy, tangy ginger-peanut dressing and topped with toasted sesame seeds.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
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Total
15 min
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Equipment
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To save time, you can purchase pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix from the grocery store.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the creamy peanut butter
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Whisk together the creamy peanut butter
In a small bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, tamari soy sauce, and grated ginger until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add water, 1 tsp at a time, until it reaches a pourable, creamy consistency.
Look for: smooth
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Combine the shredded cabbage
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and sliced red bell pepper.
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Add the shredded cooked chicken breast to…
Add the shredded cooked chicken breast to the vegetable bowl.
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Pour the ginger-peanut dressing over the chicken…
Pour the ginger-peanut dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly using salad tongs until every ingredient is evenly coated.
Look for: every ingredient is evenly coated
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Transfer the dressed salad to a serving…
Transfer the dressed salad to a serving plate and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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