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overhead photo of asian salad in a bowl with spicy peanut dressing on the side and sliced limes
4.57 from 37 votes

Asian Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

This Asian salad with spicy peanut dressing will be your new addiction! This sauce brings so much flavor and some heat to compliment all the flavors of the salad.
Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
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4 servings

Ingredients

Spicy Peanut Dressing

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lime (1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced or use garlic press)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Huy Fong Chili Paste or 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more depending on preference)

Salad Components

  • 1 head romaine (washed/dried, cut into 1 inch sections (about 4 cups))
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1/2 cup edamame beans (prepared according to package)
  • 1/3 cup cashews (roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • 1/3 cup crispy chow mein noodles

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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, you may also use a blender. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (see note #1). 
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the salad components and then drizzle the spicy peanut dressing over the top. Serve alone as is, with grilled chicken, or grilled shrimp.

Notes

  1. If you want the dressing thinner, add 1 to 2 tbsp of water and whisk until combined.
  2. Due to the sodium in the tamari and chili paste I didn't add extra salt, taste after combined and add if you'd like.
  3. Store salad and dressing separately in refrigerator or dressing will cause elements to get soggy. 
  4. You can store salad dressing in air tight container for up to a week. Separation may occur, whisk or blend prior to using.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 337kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 27g (9%), Protein: 11g (22%), Fat: 23g (35%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Sodium: 424mg (18%), Potassium: 820mg (23%), Fiber: 7g (29%), Sugar: 11g (12%), Vitamin A: 16640IU (333%), Vitamin C: 27mg (33%), Calcium: 109mg (11%), Iron: 4mg (22%)
© Author: Stephanie