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Sabrina Hermes

Peanut Crunch Salad: A Delicious, Nutritious Delight!

Peanut Crunch Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy peanut dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed and halved
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons water to thin, if needed

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, snap peas, red bell pepper, green onions, peanuts, and cilantro.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
  3. If the dressing is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider topping the salad with crispy wonton strips.
  • For creaminess, add sliced avocado.
  • Substitute peanuts with sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.

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