Description
This Thai-Inspired Crunchy Salad features a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables tossed in a creamy peanut butter ginger sauce with a hint of sriracha for spice. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it combines crisp textures from red cabbage, cucumber, and carrots with aromatic herbs and crunchy roasted peanuts, offering a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or a side.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Ginger Sauce
- 4 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons sriracha (use 2 tablespoons for less spice)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or vegan honey or agave)
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
Salad
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled into ribbons
- 1 large cucumber, peeled into ribbons
- ¼ of a red cabbage, shredded
- 15 g fresh cilantro and/or mint, shredded
- 70 g roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
- 1 spring onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prep sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine natural peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and minced fresh ginger. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Add veg: Toss in the finely diced red onion, sliced red bell pepper, carrot ribbons, cucumber ribbons, shredded red cabbage, and shredded fresh herbs into the bowl with the dressing. Mix thoroughly using salad tongs or two large spoons to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated with the peanut butter ginger sauce.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle half of the chopped roasted peanuts over the salad and mix again lightly. Top the salad with the remaining chopped peanuts and sliced spring onion. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and flavors at their best.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control the level of spiciness in the dressing.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Fresh lime juice adds brightness; avoid bottled lime juice for best flavor.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and peanuts.
- This salad can be a great side dish or a light main for a quick, nutritious meal.
