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Asian Salad with Cabbage and Peanut Dressing

Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing

Beautiful and Healthy is what this Asian Cabbage Salad is!

Course Healthy Salad
Cuisine Chinese
About Asian Cabbage Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 245 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

Spicy Peanut Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup liquid from Mandarin oranges
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Salad Ingredients:

  • 4 cups green cabbage. green cabbage
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 2 green onions. green parts only, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves,chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 (10 oz.) can Mandarin oranges, packed in juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper, to tasted

Instructions

  1. Start by making 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!
Nutrition Facts
Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 245 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 898mg39%
Potassium 579mg17%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 7570IU151%
Vitamin C 96.2mg117%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.