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Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing

The perfect plant-based main or side dish, this Asian Cabbage Salad with Warm Spicy Peanut Dressing is a refreshing change from the usual. Great to take to potlucks! 

Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Keyword cabbage, peanut
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients

Spicy Peanut Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup all-natural peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 3 tbsp tamari Or substitute coconut aminos
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/4 cup liquid from Mandarin oranges

Salad Ingredients:

  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 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 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

For the dressing:

  1. 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. 

For the salad:

  1. Combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onion, and fresh cilantro in a large bowl. 

  2. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and drizzle with a small amount of the warm peanut dressing. Toss to combine. 

  3. 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
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 1045mg45%
Potassium 736mg21%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 7640IU153%
Vitamin C 97mg118%
Calcium 108mg11%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.