Dorm Room Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing

Ingredients

• Red cabbage 1 cup
• Green cabbage 1 cup
• Diced cucumber 1 cup
• Lettuce 2 cups (cut into thin strips)
• Medium red bell pepper 1 (cut into thin strips)
• Shredded carrots 1 cup
• Green onion 1/4 cup
• Fresh cilantro/coriander 1/4 cup (chopped)
• Shelled edamame (optional) 1 cup (should be cooked and cooled)
• Peanuts or cashew 1/2 cup
• ___________ For Thai Peanut Dressing ____________
• Creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup
• Garlic minced 2 cloves
• Soy sauce 2 tablespoon (use tamari for gluten free recipe)
• Rice vinegar 2 tablespoon
• Fresh lime juice 2 tablespoon
• Sesame oil 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup or brown sugar 1 tablespoon (optional)
• Sriracha or chili flakes 1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Water as required

Directions

1. 1

   _______________ For Peanut Dressing _______________

2. 2

   Add the smooth peanut butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil and salt in a jar.

3. 3

   _______________ For Thai Salad Assembling ____________

4. 4

   Whisk together until everything is well combined. Add some water 1/2 teaspoon at a time to thin out the dressing until you get the desired consistency. (You may add all the ingredients in blender jug as well and blend until dressing is smooth and creamy).

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl add chopped red and white cabbage, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onion cilantro and cashews or peanuts.

6. 6

   Pour some dressing and toss to combine. (reserve any excess dressing for serving). Serve the salad cold and enjoy.