Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad
This Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad combines shredded romaine, purple cabbage, and grated carrot tossed in a creamy peanut butter dressing infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. The peanut butter dressing provides a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor that coats the fresh, crunchy vegetables. Cilantro adds an herbaceous note, while chopped peanuts and optional plant-based protein bring additional texture and heartiness, making it suitable as a light meal or side dish. Preparing the dressing ahead allows the flavors to meld fully.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
- ¼ cup of water
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup or brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
- 2 carrot grated
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- peanuts optional for garnish, chopped
- plant-based protein of your choice, optional
Instructions
- In a standard bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, water, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and sweetener, until thoroughly combined.
- In a large bowl, add the romaine, cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
- Pour in the dressing and toss together. Sprinkle on the peanuts and plant-based protein, if using.
Notes
- Include a plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh to make the salad more filling.
- Add cooked noodles or quinoa if you want additional carbohydrates for a heartier meal.
- Using pre-shredded vegetables or a food processor can reduce prep time significantly.
- Prepare the dressing in advance and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors develop fully.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 10365IU | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.