CABBAGE SALAD WITH MANGO AND PEANUTS

Cabbage Salad with Mango and Peanuts image

The creamy, garlicky dressing for this fiber-rich salad is reminiscent of Thai peanut sauce. For a milder-flavored salad, try savoy or Napa cabbage.

Provided by Ann D

Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced
3 mangoes, peeled and diced
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1 stalk celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup smooth unsalted peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

Combine cabbage, mangoes, carrot, celery, and green onions in a large bowl; toss until mixed.
Combine peanut butter, lime juice, water, soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, and ginger in a food processor; blend until smooth and the consistency of rich cream. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if dressing seems too thick.
Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to distribute evenly. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 391.5 mg, Sugar 24.4 g