March 8, 2015

Asian Salad with Peanut Dressing

asian salad with peanut dressing recipe

Have you ever looked into the produce drawer of your fridge and wondered what to do with the random assortment of vegetables? Ya, that was me last night. So trying to be resourceful, I pulled out the variety of bell peppers, carrots, onion, cucumber and Napa cabbage that needed to be consumed pronto, and I chopped them all up. Instead of our regular and boring oil and vinegar dressing, I thought I’d try something different. This peanut sauce recipe is one of our go-tos in the summer with a nice grilled flank steak, and with the addition of a little more liquid to thin it, turns out it also makes the perfect salad dressing!

Not to toot my own horn, but this may be one of the best salads I’ve ever had. And will definitely continue to make a regular appearance at dinner. 

Asian Salad with Peanut Dressing
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
For salad:
2 whole carrots, shredded
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped
1 avocado, sliced
sesame seeds 

For dressing:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp hot water
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:
Combine all of the vegetables in a bowl, and toss to combine.

In a small bowl, add peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, oil, soy sauce, honey and sugar. Whisk in hot water. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and combine.

If serving right away, drizzle the peanut dressing over top and toss. Garnish with avocado and sesame seeds. Otherwise, serve the dressing on the side so the salad doesn't get soggy.

Enjoy!
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6 comments

  1. I like inventing recipes myself and have tried mixing up strange ingredients together, but I never would have thought of putting peanut butter in salad dressing. This seems interesting!

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  2. Looks/sounds tasty! I love finding good new salad recipes because I need to have more veggies in my life!

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  3. This looks seriously delicious! I can't wait to try this recipe at home. I love anything with an Asian spin on it.

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  4. I am so gonna try this! Pinning so I can remember! Thanks.

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