Crispy Thai Peanut Cabbage Salad
Delight in the bold flavors of this Crispy Thai Peanut Cabbage Salad, featuring a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and a kick of spice from red pepper flakes. This salad blends crunchy green cabbage, crisp green beans, and nutritious baby spinach, all tossed in a tangy, sweet dressing accented with garlic and fresh ginger. The addition of roasted peanuts provides a satisfying crunch, while optional fresh basil brings an aromatic touch. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, this salad is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and addictive flavor.
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Servings
257
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
brown sugar
1/3 cup (none)
water
2 tablespoons (none)
garlic cloves
4 (peeled and chopped)
red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon (none)
soy sauce
2 tablespoons (none)
lime juice
1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
peanut oil
2 tablespoons (none)
fresh ginger
1 teaspoon (grated)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
green beans
1/4 lb (blanched)
Baby Spinach
4 cups (none)
green cabbage
2 cups (thinly sliced)
green onions
3 (sliced)
red pepper
1/2 (slivered)
dry roasted peanuts
2/3 cup (roughly chopped)
basil
1/4 cup (chopped (optional))
roasted vegetable chips
1 (1 ounce) package (lightly crushed)
Instructions
1
In a medium bowl or jar, combine the brown sugar, water, chopped garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir or shake until the sugar dissolves.
2
Add soy sauce, lime juice, peanut oil, grated ginger, and salt to the dressing mixture. Whisk or shake well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans, baby spinach, sliced green cabbage, sliced green onions, and slivered red pepper. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
4
Before serving, drizzle about two-thirds of the prepared dressing over the vegetable mix. Toss well to ensure the salad is well-coated with the dressing.
5
Just before serving, sprinkle the roasted peanuts and chopped basil (if using) over the salad. Add the lightly crushed vegetable chips for an extra crunch. Pass the remaining dressing at the table for those who want to add more.
Nutrition Information
13g
Fat
28g
Carbs
5g
Protein
3g
Fiber
11g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crispy Thai Peanut Cabbage Salad?
It is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables like cabbage, green beans, and spinach tossed in a tangy, sweet peanut dressing with a spicy kick.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, this salad is categorized as a vegetarian and healthy dish.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are 257 calories per serving.
What makes the salad crispy?
The crunch comes from fresh green cabbage, dry roasted peanuts, and crushed roasted vegetable chips.
What ingredients are in the dressing?
The dressing consists of brown sugar, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, lime juice, peanut oil, fresh ginger, and salt.
Is the salad spicy?
Yes, the recipe includes red pepper flakes which provide a kick of spice.
How do I prepare the green beans?
The 1/4 lb of green beans should be blanched before being added to the salad.
What type of cabbage is used?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of thinly sliced green cabbage.
How much fat is in this dish?
The salad contains 13g of fat.
What kind of peanuts should I use?
Use 2/3 cup of dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped.
Is the basil required?
No, the 1/4 cup of chopped basil is optional for an aromatic touch.
How much protein does it provide?
This salad provides 5g of protein per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content?
There are 28g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
There are 11g of sugar per serving.
How much fiber is in the salad?
It contains 3g of fiber.
What kind of oil is used?
The recipe specifies using 2 tablespoons of peanut oil.
How many cloves of garlic are needed?
You will need 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped.
Should I use fresh ginger?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger.
How many cups of spinach are required?
The recipe requires 4 cups of baby spinach.
How are the vegetable chips prepared?
One 1-ounce package of roasted vegetable chips should be lightly crushed and added for extra crunch.
How should the red pepper be prepared?
Use half of a red pepper and cut it into slivers.
How many green onions are in the recipe?
The recipe uses 3 sliced green onions.
When should I add the dressing?
Drizzle two-thirds of the dressing before serving and pass the remaining at the table.
How do I make the dressing?
Combine sugar, water, garlic, and flakes first, then whisk in soy sauce, lime juice, oil, ginger, and salt.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 17 ingredients in total for this recipe.
Is there any salt in the recipe?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt is included in the dressing.
Can I serve this as a main meal?
Yes, it is described as perfect for both a side dish or a light meal.
What is the preparation for the green onions?
The green onions should be sliced before being tossed in the salad.
What gives the salad its tangy flavor?
The tanginess comes from 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice.
Is there soy sauce in the dressing?
Yes, the recipe uses 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.