Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing
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Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing
Description
This salad features a mix of green and red cabbage shredded finely for crunch, paired with matchstick-cut carrots and red bell pepper for sweetness and color. Green onions add mild sharpness, while cilantro provides fresh herbal undertones. The dressing blends natural creamy peanut butter with tangy lime juice, rice vinegar, and savory soy sauce, sweetened with honey and brown sugar. Sesame oil and sriracha add depth and mild heat, and fresh ginger and garlic contribute aromatic spice.
The preparation involves tossing the vegetables with the whipped dressing to evenly coat the salad, which is best served immediately to maintain crispness. The combination results in a crunchy, colorful salad with a complex, balanced flavor profile combining sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy elements.
The recipe allows for making the salad and dressing separately ahead of time, accommodating meal prep and freshness.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups cabbage I used a combo of green and red, you can use the pre-cut stuff, shredded
- 1 cup carrot roughly chopped, matchstick cut
- 1 red bell pepper , diced into matchsticks
- 1/2 cup green onion sliced
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
- 1/3 cup peanut butter natural creamy
- 2 Tbsp lime juice fresh
- 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 2 tsp ginger peeled and finely minced
- 1 garlic finely minced, large clove
Instructions
- Add all salad ingredients to a a medium salad bowl and toss. In a mixing bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients until well combined (if needed you can season with a little salt).
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- The salad and dressing can be prepared ahead and stored separately in the refrigerator, then combined just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Add dressing only to individual servings if not consuming the whole salad immediately to avoid sogginess.
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