Nut-Free Asian Peanut Salad
Dive into the fresh and vibrant flavors of this Nut-Free Asian Peanut Salad, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this colorful salad swaps traditional peanut sauce for a creamy sunflower seed butter dressing, infused with soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy red cabbage, julienned carrots, and tender edamame create a nutritious base, while sesame seeds add a delightful finishing touch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this nut-free salad is a healthy, allergy-friendly option that’s bursting with Asian-inspired flavors. Serve it as a light lunch, side dish, or a refreshing addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Shelled edamame
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seed butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red cabbage and add it to the bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrots. Add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into thin half-moons and add to the bowl.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper, then add it to the bowl.
Cut the green onions diagonally into thin strips and add to the salad.
Chop the fresh cilantro roughly and sprinkle it over the salad.
Add the shelled edamame to the salad bowl, distributing it evenly.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil until smooth.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger, then stir them into the dressing.
Add the lime juice to the dressing and mix well.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salad for a final touch.
Serve the Nut-Free Asian Peanut Salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 582 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3790 mg | 81% | |
*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.
