Sugar-Free Asian Peanut Salad
Bright, crunchy, and packed with bold flavors, this Sugar-Free Asian Peanut Salad is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a vibrant mix of crisp romaine lettuce, red cabbage, crunchy carrot, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Tossed in a creamy, sugar-free peanut dressing made with natural peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, and zesty lime juice, every bite offers a harmonious balance of savory, tangy, and nutty flavors. Fresh cilantro, ginger, and garlic elevate its aromatic appeal, while a topping of roasted peanuts adds the perfect finishing crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this healthy and refreshing salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a side dish, or a light dinner. Plus, it’s sugar-free and packed with nutritious ingredients, making it a guilt-free choice for your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 3 Green onions
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted, natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Hot water
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
Instructions
Thinly slice the romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Chop the green onions and fresh cilantro, then add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, and hot water until smooth.
Finely mince the garlic clove and grate the fresh ginger. Add these to the dressing and whisk until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and sprinkle them on top of the salad before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1151 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2184 mg | 46% | |
*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.
