Description
Experience a burst of flavor with our Thai Crunch Salad topped with a zesty Spicy Peanut Dressing. This vibrant dish features a colorful mix of crisp vegetables like cabbage, bell peppers, and carrots, enhanced by protein-rich peanut butter dressing. Perfect as a side or a light meal, it’s not only quick to prepare but also easily customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious option that will impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables by shredding the cabbage, slicing bell peppers, and shredding carrots.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and chili flakes until smooth. Add water gradually if needed for desired consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared vegetables and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss again; add more dressing to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve garnished with additional peanuts or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg