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    Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing

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    This healthy and delicious Asian Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The peanut dressing gives it a fantastic flavor that everyone will love.

    asian cabbage salad

    This low-calorie recipe is perfect for you! It’s loaded with fresh and tasty ingredients like cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts. And the best part? The dressing is absolutely amazing.

    Another one of our favorite Asian dishes is our Chicken Pad Thai.

    ❤️ Why you’ll love it

    • It’s a great way to add some extra flavor and nutrition to your meal.
    • Low in points.
    • Easily customizable to fit your family’s preferences.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.

    • Peanut butter powder
    • Water
    • Rice vinegar
    • Sesame oil
    • Sriracha sauce
    • Tamari
    • maple syrup
    • Lime juice
    • Fresh ginger
    • Garlic
    • Mandarin oranges
    • Green cabbage
    • Red cabbage
    • Carrots
    • Red bell pepper
    • Green onions
    • Fresh cilantro leaves
    • Salt and pepper
    • Toasted peanuts
    • White sesame seeds 

    🍳 How to Make

    You will find the complete step-by-step directions at the bottom of the page.

    Step 1: Make the dressing by combining the ingredients in a saucepan. Heat for several minutes and then remove from heat.

    Step 2:Combine the Asian cabbage salad ingredients and drizzle with a small amount of dressing. Add the toppings and serve with a side of peanut dressing.

    Asian Cabbage Salad

    🥄 Variations

    This recipe is incredibly versatile. You can add whatever vegetables or proteins you like! Here are some ideas:

    • Change up the veggies. Use snap peas, edamame, and cucumbers
    • Add protein to the Asian Cabbage Salad. You can make this recipe even more filling using chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu.
    • Change the peanuts to any type of nut, like almonds or cashews.
    • Toss it with noodles or grains. Try adding ramen noodles for extra crunch and flavor
    • If you don’t like the heat, take out the Sriracha from the peanut dressing. You can also add more Sriracha if you prefer it spicier.

    🍽️ What to Serve With

    • This salad pairs perfectly with grilled proteins like salmon, tuna, or chicken.
    • You can also serve it with any type of rice or fried cauliflower rice.
    • Don’t forget dessert. Our Weight Watchers Chocolate Cheesecake is simply decadent.

    🍶 Storing

    Refrigerator Storage: This salad will last for about 4 days in the refrigerator. Be sure to keep it in an airtight container so that it doesn’t dry out.

    Freezer Storage: You can freeze this salad for up to 2 months. Make sure to thaw it before serving.

    Reheat: This salad is best enjoyed cold but you can reheat it in the microwave if desired. You can also reheat leftovers by tossing them with a bit of oil and then reheating them in a skillet until warm.

    Asian Cabbage Salad

    💭Top Tips

    • For optimal flavor, let the salad marinate in the dressing for at least an hour before serving. This will help all of the flavors come together.
    • Make sure to adjust the ingredients to your liking. Feel free to add more vegetables or protein if you like.
    • Don’t forget to top it off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an added crunch.
    • If you like a crunchy cabbage salad, dress the salad immediately before serving. If you like the salad a little softer, coat the cabbage with the peanut dressing and let it sit for 2 to 24 hours.
    • Use a food processor or vegetable chopper to slice the cabbage quickly.

    How Many WW Points in this Recipe

    This easy and filling salad comes in at 3 points. I like to add chicken breast to it so that it is even heartier.

    Here is a direct link to the recipe in the WW recipe builder app. You can see the recipe as well as add it to your daily food tracker. This only works for WW members in the US. If you are outside of the US, you will need to enter it manually.

    Click Here For the Recipe in the WW Site

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    ❔FAQs

    Can Asian cabbage salad be made ahead?

    You make the salad and dress it ahead if you do not mind the salad being softer and not as crunchy. You can also chop the veggies a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. You can also make the peanut dressing and store it in a different container. When you are ready to serve, warm the dressing and combine the salad.

    Can I use coles slaw mix instead of shredding cabbage?

    Yes, you can use prepackaged cabbage mix. You find that you need to add more carrots to the salad. Use 2 packages of cole slaw mix in place of the cabbage and carrots.

    Need to change the number of servings? You can click on the number of servings and change the number. This will adjust the ingredient measurements to what you need. 

    If you love this recipe, come back and give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    asian cabbage salad

    Asian Cabbage Salad

    This flavorful Asian cabbage salad with spicy peanut sauce can be served as a side with your favorite meal, an appetizer at a special event, or served for lunch as a standalone dish.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Salad Ingredients

    • 4 C green cabbage shredded
    • 2 C red cabbage shredded
    • 2 Large carrots shredded
    • 1 Medium red bell pepper sliced thin
    • 2 green onions green parts only, sliced
    • 1/4 C fresh cilantro leaves chopped
    • 1/4 C toasted peanuts chopped
    • 1 10 oz can sugar-free Mandarin oranges packed in juice
    • 1 T white sesame seeds
    • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

    Spicy Peanut Dressing

    • 1 C peanut butter
    • 3 T rice vinegar
    • 1 t sesame oil
    • 2 t sriracha sauce
    • 3 T soy sauce
    • 1 1/2 T maple syrup
    • 2 T fresh lime juice
    • 1 T fresh ginger finely minced
    • 1-2 cloves garlic finely minced
    • 1/4 C liquid from Mandarin oranges
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Directions
     

    • Combine shredded green and red cabbage with carrots, bell pepper, green onion, and fresh cilantro in a large bowl. Season with black pepper and salt to taste and drizzle with a small amount of the warm spicy peanut dressing.
    • Toss to combine.
    • Transfer your Asian cabbage salad to a decorative serving platter and top with chopped peanuts, mandarin oranges, and sesame seeds.
    • Serve immediately with the spicy peanut dressing on the side.

    How to Make Spicy Peanut Dressing

    • Combine peanut butter, vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha sauce in a medium skillet over medium heat. You’ll want to season with salt and black pepper as desired for taste.
    • Heat the sauce for approximately 2-3 minutes stirring continuously until the peanut butter is melted and the ingredients are combined.
    • Reduce heat to low and whisk your remaining ingredients for the dressing into the medium skillet until combined.
    • Stir occasionally while simmering until heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
    • Remove the sauce from heat and keep warm.
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