Description
Bright, crunchy, and full of flavor, the Asian Peanut Slaw Summer Salad is the perfect companion for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ head green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice from 1 lime
Instructions
- Wash and finely shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, and slice the bell pepper. Combine them in a large bowl.
- Chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the veggies.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mix and toss well to coat.
- Just before serving, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for added texture.
- Enjoy chilled as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your slaw with additional veggies like snap peas or radishes. For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days but keep dressing separate until ready to serve.