Low Sodium Asian Peanut Salad
Bright, crunchy, and packed with flavor, this Low Sodium Asian Peanut Salad is a guilt-free way to enjoy the vibrant tastes of Asian-inspired cuisine while keeping an eye on your sodium intake. Featuring a colorful medley of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy snow peas, sweet red bell peppers, and refreshing cucumbers, this salad bursts with nutritious goodness. The creamy peanut dressing, made with natural peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, and a hint of fresh ginger and lime, ties the dish together with a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. Topped with a sprinkle of unsalted roasted peanuts for that irresistible crunch, this quick and easy 20-minute recipe makes a deliciously light yet satisfying side dish or main meal. Perfect for healthy eating, this salad is a must-try for those looking for a flavorful, low-sodium option in their weeknight rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium-sized, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 large, thinly sliced Cucumber
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 3 stalks, chopped Green onions
- 0.5 cup Unsalted roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Natural peanut butter (unsweetened and unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon, grated Fresh ginger
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber, and slice the snow peas lengthwise.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, snow peas, and chopped green onions.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, lime juice, natural peanut butter, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and water until smooth and well combined.
Taste the dressing and adjust with additional lime juice or honey if needed to balance out the flavors to your preference.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Sprinkle the unsalted roasted peanuts over the top of the salad for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a refreshing and low sodium meal or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.4 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1299 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2265 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
