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Crunchy Cabbage Peanut Slaw

By Casa de Suna

Published Mar 02

This quick and easy peanut slaw is a kitchen hero and meal-prep staple.

Creamy peanut butter and zesty lime juice pair perfectly for signature Southeast Asian flavor. Make it ahead of time and enjoy it as a light weekday lunch, or pair it with protein or on top of soba noodles when you’re looking for a nourishing dinnertime treat.

How to Make It

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 18 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

½ cup peanut butter
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tbsp black sesame seeds
5 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup bean sprouts
¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
½ cup peanuts, toasted
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger and sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Whisk in water, 1 tbsp at a time, until sauce is thick but still loose enough to drizzle.
Combine the cabbage, bean sprouts and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
Add peanut butter-mixture and toss to combine.
Transfer salad to a large platter.
Top with peanuts, green onions and cilantro leaves, if desired.