Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing
A vibrant, crunchy chopped salad with cabbage, carrots, and a creamy peanut-lime dressing.
A rainbow of raw vegetables for fiber and vitamin C, with edamame and peanuts supplying plant protein.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Thaw the edamame if frozen.
- Whisk the peanut butter, lime juice, ginger, tamari, honey, and 2–3 tbsp warm water into a smooth dressing.
- Combine the cabbage, carrot, pepper, edamame, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Toss with the dressing until everything is coated.
- Top with chopped peanuts. Serve now, or store undressed for grab-and-go lunches.
Tips
- The sturdy cabbage base means this salad stays crunchy for 3 days even once dressed.
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