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Rainbow salad with peanut sauce
Nawaal Ahmed

Chopped Rainbow Salad Bowls with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Colorful Chopped Rainbow Salad with Easy Peanut Dressing
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asain-inspired
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 cups cooked bulgur wheat
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 4 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cooked or canned beets chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Method
 

  1. Place shredded cabbage in a large mixing bowl and toss with chopped mint and basil until fragrant
  2. Add cooked bulgur and gently mix until evenly distributed
  3. Scatter chopped bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, and beets over the mixture, keeping colors vibrant and distinct
  4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added crunch
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk peanut butter with soy sauce until smooth and glossy
  6. Gradually add water while whisking until the sauce becomes silky and pourable
  7. Stir in rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic, blending until the dressing smells nutty and slightly tangy
  8. Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad just before serving or keep it separate for later use
  9. Toss everything together until the vegetables are lightly coated and glistening

Notes

Protein: 12 g

Carbohydrates: 45 g

Fat: 22 g

Fiber: 9 g

Sugar: 10 g

Sodium: 680 mg