Hey, all you peanut butter lovers out there! Peanut butter is not just for sweets and treats. Think beyond PB&J sandwiches and peanut butter cookies and take a trip down the savory route. One of our favorite ways to use peanut butter is in a salad dressing or sauce.
Peanut-based dressings and sauces always make us think of Thai food. So we came up with our ultimate Thai Crunch Salad packed with colorful veggies (because you eat with your eyes first) and edamame for the protein (you can add tofu, chicken, or shrimp). And every salad needs a sweet component to balance out the flavors – hello, goji berries. But the chewy nature of goji berries right out of the bag left a lot to be desired. The trick to delicious goji berries is to soak them in water so they become plump and sweet!
The result was a nutritious and delicious salad that got thumbs up from adults and kids. And we know it can be difficult to get kids (and sometimes adults) to love a salad. So we took this is as a big win!
If you are allergic to peanuts, then you can substitute almond or cashew butter or even sunflower seed butter (we love the whole line of 88 Acres sunflower seed butters). We love all the possible substitutions you can make for this recipe to tailor it to your specific tastes and needs.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup goji berries
- 1/2 head napa cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 organic red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1 cup shelled, organic edamame
- 1 tbs. organic peanut butter (sub cashew or almond butter or sunflower seed butter)
- 1 tbs. gluten-free tamari (sub coconut aminos)
- 1 tbs. seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbs. low-sugar apricot preserves
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Place the goji berries in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for at least 20 minutes or until plump. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and edamame. Toss to combine.
- 3. In a jar, combine the peanut butter, tamari, vinegar, apricot preserves, and red pepper flakes. Seal with a lid and shake to combine. Add the dressing to the salad and toss again to evenly coat the salad with the dressing. Add the goji berries and toss again.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Thai Crunch Salad with Goji Berries
Serves
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories | 236 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 5.2 (g) | 8% | |
Saturated Fat | 0 | |
Trans Fat | ||
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Sodium | 0 | |
Total Carbohydrate 37.2 (g) | 12.4% | |
Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
Sugars | ||
Protein 12 (g) |
Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
Calcium | Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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