Description
Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing is a special dish because it combines the freshness of cabbage with the warmth of a spicy peanut dressing. The result is a salad that is both flavorful and healthy.
Ingredients
Spicy Peanut Dressing Ingredients:
½ c. all-natural peanut butter
3 T. rice vinegar
1 T. sesame oil
2 t. sriracha sauce
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
3 T. tamari or coconut aminos
1½ T. honey, preferably local
2 T. fresh lime juice
1 T. fresh ginger, finely minced
1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ c. liquid from Mandarin oranges
Salad Ingredients:
4 c. green cabbage, shredded
2 c. red cabbage, shredded
2 large carrots, shredded
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
2 green onions (green parts only), sliced
¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ c. toasted peanuts, chopped
1 10-oz. can sugar-free Mandarin oranges (packed in juice)
1 T. white sesame seeds
Instructions
1. To make the dressing, combine the peanut butter, vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha
sauce in a medium skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper, to
taste, and heat, stirring continually, until the peanut butter melts and the ingredients
are thoroughly combined, approximately 2-3 minutes.
2. Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining dressing ingredients until combined.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside. Keep warm.
3. Combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onion,
and fresh cilantro in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and
drizzle with a small amount of the warm peanut dressing. Toss to combine.
4. Transfer salad to a decorative serving platter and top with chopped peanuts,
Mandarin oranges, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with remaining peanut
dressing on the side. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins