Dinner
Red Cabbage Salad with Peanut Dressing (Vegan & Gluten Free)
A crunchy and colorful salad, full of Asian flavors. The red cabbage offers a pleasant texture, while the creamy peanut dressing and chickpeas bring a gourmet and protein touch. Perfect for a light dinner or side dish.
Total time: ⏱ 20 min🍽 2-3 servingsDifficulty: EasyPreparation time: Not specifiedCooking time: Not specified
Nutritional values have not been calculated for this recipe.
A bowl of finely chopped red cabbage salad, shredded carrots, chickpeas and fresh cilantro, topped with crushed peanuts, with a small bowl of peanut sauce on the side.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, grated or julienned
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed (for garnish)
- For the peanut dressing:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp tamari certified gluten-free tamari (gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2-4 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)
Preparation steps
- Prepare the peanut dressing: In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, tamari certified gluten-free tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, grated ginger and chopped garlic. Add the water a tablespoon at a time until it is creamy and easy to pour. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced red cabbage, grated carrots, rinsed chickpeas and fresh cilantro.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad.
- Gently mix all the ingredients to coat the cabbage and carrots with the dressing.
- Serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts.
Chef’s tip
For an even more salad crunchy, you can add toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions. If you prepare this salad in advance, keep the dressing separately and add it just before serving to prevent the cabbage from getting soggy.
