Description
Peanut Crunch Salad is a refreshing and easy recipe that combines crunchy vegetables and peanuts with a flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. Toss gently to mix the vegetables and peanuts evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu to the salad.
- Substitute the peanuts with cashews or sunflower seeds for a different crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg