Asian Peanut Salad

Crunchy, colorful, and packed with bold flavors, this Asian Peanut Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and protein-rich roasted peanuts, all tossed in a creamy, zesty peanut dressing. Featuring a nutrient-rich mix of crisp greens, crunchy red cabbage, julienned carrot, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is a refreshing delight with every bite. The homemade dressing, made with soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, lime juice, and a touch of honey, delivers the perfect balance of tangy and savory. Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, this easy 20-minute recipe makes a satisfying and flavorful side dish or light main course. Perfectly suited for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is your go-to answer for an Asian-inspired dish that’s both wholesome and delicious. Make it your own by customizing the spice level with crushed red pepper flakes!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
• 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts, unsalted
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Peanut butter, creamy
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, and red bell pepper.

Step 2

Add the roasted peanuts, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Toss gently to mix.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, prepare the peanut dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or soy sauce to your preference.

Step 6

Serve immediately, garnished with additional peanuts and cilantro if desired.

Step 7

For best flavor, enjoy as a fresh salad. The dressing can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1067.1 grams (1067.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1148

Total Fat 77.50g	99%
Saturated Fat 12.10g	61%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1596mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 89.00g	32%
Dietary Fiber 30.10g	108%
Total Sugars 43.30g
Protein 49.50g	99%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 608mg	47%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 3826mg	81%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.7%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 28.4%