CRUNCHY THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING RECIPE


INGREDIENTS

Thai Salad-
2 cups kale thinly sliced, or baby kale
1 1/2 cups napa cabbage thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot shredded
1 mango thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
8 mint leaves thinly sliced
1 tablespoon green onions thinly sliced
1/4 cup peanuts roasted, roughly chopped
Peanut Dressing-
1/3 cup peanut butter natural creamy or smooth
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha
1/2 teaspoon ginger minced
1 clove garlic roughly chopped
1 tablespoon water

INSTRUCTIONS

Thai Salad-
  1. In a large bowl add kale, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, mango, cilantro, mint, and green onions. Set aside and make the dressing.
Peanut Dressing-
  1. In a blender add peanut butter, lime juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and water.
  2. Puree until smooth and combined, about 1 minute. Alternatively, the ingredients can be whisked together in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Add more water if needed to thin out the dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
RECIPE NOTES
  • To Serve: Gradually add enough dressing to coat the salad, toss to combine. Drizzle with more dressing if there is any remaining. Top with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped peanuts.
  • Serving Size= 1 1/2 cups of salad
  • If you like the dressing less sweet, start with 1 tablespoon honey and gradually add more to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 340mg14%
Potassium 392mg11%
Total Carbohydrates 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 14g
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A164%
Vitamin C146%
Calcium8%
Iron6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.