Rainbow Crunch Salad with a Spicy Peanut Dressing
If you’re looking for a fresh and flavour-packed salad recipe, this rainbow crunch salad is the one! Loaded with cabbage, edamame beans, and red pepper, it’s tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut butter dressing that’s both satisfying and nutrient-dense.
It’s one of those salad ideas that works perfectly for meal prep recipes, make a big batch, store it in the fridge, and enjoy quick, easy salad bowls all week. The dressing doubles as a versatile salad dressing recipe you can drizzle over bowls, roasted veggies, or even noodles.
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Ingredients:
Spicy Peanut Dressing
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chilli crisp (plus more for serving)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp water
Rainbow Salad
- 1 baby white cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 baby red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 120g edamame beans
- 3 tbsp chopped mint
- Spring onion / green onion, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions:
Make the Dressing
- Add peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, chilli crisp, rice vinegar, garlic, and water to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Salad
- Place sliced cabbage, red pepper, edamame beans, and mint into a large bowl.
- Pour over half the dressing and toss until well combined.
Top with spring onion, sesame seeds, and an extra drizzle of chilli crisp if you like
Notes:
💡 A Nutribullet or food processor makes blending the dressing super quick.
💡 The peanut dressing can also be used as a dip for fresh veggies or spring rolls.
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Kirby is a South African Dietitian (BSc. Dietetics) with expertise in PCOS, Endometriosis, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Fertility. She is passionate about empowering women with the knowledge, skills and tools to nurture themselves from the inside out and thrive with PCOS.
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