Tangy Thai Cabbage Salad

I found a basic recipe for a Thai cabbage slaw, and I added a few tweaks of my own to give it a crunchier texture and a little more zip! It goes well with grilled meats and seafood on a hot day.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 carrots, shredded
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 limes, juiced
• ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Asian red chili paste
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small head napa cabbage, shredded
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil, or more as needed
• ½ seedless cucumber, sliced paper-thin
• ½ cup peanuts, chopped, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk lime juice, chili paste, and sugar together in a small bowl. Add oil in slow stream while still whisking.

Step 2

Combine napa cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss with tongs to coat. Chill salad for at least 1 hour. Stir and adjust seasonings before serving.