Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing

Recipe adapted from a version taught by Bailey Glover with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market for a “Kids in the Kitchen” Cooking Class
Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Timen/a
Ready In 20 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4
Ingredients
For the Dressing:2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter2 tablespoons water1 ½ tablespoon low sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon canola oil or grapeseed oil1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed1 clove garlic finely minced½ tablespoon sriracha sauceSalt and freshly ground pepperFor the Salad:2 ½ cups shredded red cabbage2 cups shredded fresh greens1 large carrot shredded1 red bell peppers thinly sliced½ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped1 cup frozen shelled edamame½ cup peanuts
Directions

  1. Prepare the dressing.
  2. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer the peanut dressing to a jar, cover and chill until ready to use.
  3. Defrost the edamame, shred and chop all the ingredients.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the red cabbage, kale, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, and edamame. Drizzle the chopped asian salad with the peanut dressing and toss gently.
  5. Top with peanuts and serve!

Photo by Odeani Baker