indonesian-style chicken salad

Ingredients

• SALAD
• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• - salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 bunch scallions (green onions), thinly sliced - separate white parts and green parts
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 small serrano pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cups mung bean sprouts or sunflower sprouts
• 1 - romaine lettuce heart, leaves separated and rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• DRESSING
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon southeast asian fish sauce
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter, crunchy or smooth (or more, if desired)
• 1/3 cup buttermilk