Thai Style Cabbage Salad

Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this Thai Style Cabbage Salad, a crisp and colorful dish brimming with freshness and bold taste. Featuring a mix of green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and crunchy red bell peppers, this salad is elevated by fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint, as well as a tangy lime-infused dressing. The savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and garlic is perfectly balanced with a touch of honey and optional red chili flakes for a subtle kick. Topped with roasted peanuts for added texture, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal appetizer or side dish. Whether you're looking for a healthy vegan option or a refreshing addition to your meal, this Thai-inspired salad promises a dynamic bite in every forkful!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh mint
• 3 (sliced) Green onions
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon (optional) Red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced red bell pepper.

Step 2

Add the chopped cilantro, mint, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Toss everything together to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, red chili flakes (if using), and salt to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the vegetables and herbs evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the top of the salad and give it one final gentle toss to mix.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a light appetizer or as a flavorful side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	955.4 grams (955.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	892

Total Fat 53.90g	69%
Saturated Fat 8.60g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1933mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 89.10g	32%
Dietary Fiber 24.90g	89%
Total Sugars 46.10g
Protein 32.70g	65%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348mg	27%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 2417mg	51%

*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: 49.9%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 36.7%