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Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad
This easy Thai peanut salad (peanut slaw) combines fresh, crunchy veggies with a creamy, tangy, sweet, savory peanut dressing in just 10 minutes—perfect for pairing with a plant protein and enjoying as a main or side dish at picnics, potlucks, BBQs, or a mid-week meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup of water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon of minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
- 2 ½ teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of agave or brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 cups of shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 cups of shredded purple cabbage
- 2 carrots, grated
- ½ cup of chopped cilantro
- chopped peanuts, optional for garnish
- Plant-based protein of your choice (we used edamame in the photo), 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.
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Notes
- For a well-balanced meal: Make sure to include an added plant protein. For a heartier meal with carbs, also add noodles or quinoa.
- To save time: Use pre-shredded ingredients or use a food processor shredding disk to get the job done in practically seconds.
- Allow it to marinate: We recommend preparing the dressing in advance to allow the flavors to meld. An hour is great, but overnight is even better.
Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
511mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
10365IU
(207%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
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.