This Crunchy Cabbage Salad is full of good stuff, no soggy lettuce in sight, mixed with a delicious peanut butter dressing. It is a perfect side dish, with something zesty, fruity and creamy in every single mouthful.
This is a favourite ‘doesn’t even taste like a salad’ salad, perfect for lettuce-dodgers like me.
I know, a Cabbage Salad doesn’t sound super inspiring but I promise, this explosion of colour and flavour in a bowl manages to be fruity, zesty, fresh, crunchy and creamy all at once. The peanut butter salad dressing takes the whole thing to another level.
You can also make it ahead of time (because… no limp lettuce leaves!) and add the dressing at the last minute before serving. BOOM!
You’ll love this recipe because:
✅ Fresh, zesty AND crunchy
✅ Something a little different
✅ Impressive make-ahead side dish
FAQs about the Crunchy Cabbage Salad Recipe
What veggies/salad are used in this recipe?
It’s a mix of red peppers, white cabbage, spring onions, cucumber and mangos. SUCH a delicious combination and works so well with the dressing. I suppose you could call it a crunch bowl rather than a salad, however it is influenced by those amazing Thai style salads that incorporate interesting, fresh ingredients that complement each other well.
What makes up the peanut butter salad dressing?
For this recipe I used peanut butter, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, honey, limes, a handful of salted peanuts, fresh mint and a splash of water. Simple store cupboard ingredients that are all modestly priced in the supermarket.
What could I serve this salad with?
This works so so well with fresh meat or fish, especially when grilling or barbecuing. The mango really brings out the flavours and is delicious alongside it. That said, this salad can hold its own and packs enough punch to be a meal in its own right, if you prefer.
What kind of peanut butter should I use?
You can use whichever kind you like, but natural peanut butter is a lot more runny than regular so you’ll probably need less water than in the recipe.
Fancy more peanut butter dinner recipes?
- Peanut Butter Noodles with Halloumi – Satay-style dinner
- Peanut Butter and Sweet Potato Stew – Slow cooker winner
- Chicken Satay Skewers – Easy midweek meal
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
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Crunchy Cabbage Salad {with Sticky Peanut Dressing}
Ingredients
- 2 Red peppers
- Half White cabbage
- Bunch Spring onions
- Half Cucumber
- 2 Ripe mangos
For the peanut butter salad dressing:
- 125 g Peanut butter
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 Limes Zest and juice
- Splash of water
- Handful of fresh mint
- Handful of salted peanuts
Instructions
- Chop everything up into small chunks and add to a bowl.
- Mix the salad dressing in a separate bowl or jug. Add just enough water to make a smooth, runny sauce.
- When ready to serve, add the dressing to the salad bowl and mix everything together.
- Top with peanuts and mint.
Notes
Natural peanut butter is a lot more runny than regular so you’ll need less water than in the recipe if using this.
Nutrition
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