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4.6 from 111 votes

Asian Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

This Asian salad with spicy peanut dressing will be your new addiction! This sauce brings so much flavor and some heat to compliment all the flavors of the salad.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Spicy Peanut Dressing
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime (1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced or use garlic press)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Huy Fong Chili Paste or 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more depending on preference)
Salad Components
  • 1 head romaine (washed/dried, cut into 1 inch sections (about 4 cups))
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1/2 cup edamame beans (prepared according to package)
  • 1/3 cup cashews (roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup crispy chow mein noodles

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, you may also use a blender. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (see note #1). 
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all the salad components and then drizzle the spicy peanut dressing over the top. Serve alone as is, with grilled chicken, or grilled shrimp.

Notes

  • If you want the dressing thinner, add 1 to 2 tbsp of water and whisk until combined.
  • Due to the sodium in the tamari and chili paste I didn't add extra salt, taste after combined and add if you'd like.
  • Store salad and dressing separately in refrigerator or dressing will cause elements to get soggy. 
  • You can store salad dressing in air tight container for up to a week. Separation may occur, whisk or blend prior to using.

Nutrition Information

Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Sodium 424mg (18%) Potassium 820mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 16640IU (333%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Potassium 820mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 16640IU 333%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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