Description
A vibrant and refreshing Thai Crunch Salad tossed with a zesty Citrus Peanut Dressing, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup edamame, cooked and shelled
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (optional)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin dressing as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine napa cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, cilantro, green onions, and mint if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Add water, a tablespoon at a time, to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top just before serving for added crunch.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness of the dressing by adding more water if necessary.
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of Sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes to the dressing.
- Substitute almond butter if you prefer over peanut butter.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg