Ingredients
– 2 medium zucchinis, julienned
– 1 cup shredded carrots
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 cup shredded red cabbage
– ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– ¼ cup green onions, sliced
– ½ cup roasted peanuts, crushed (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Vietnamese-Style Zucchini Salad with Peanut Sauce is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Julienne the zucchinis, shred the carrots, slice the red bell pepper, and shred the red cabbage.
2. Mix the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned zucchini, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.
3. Make the Peanut Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or agave syrup, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
4. Adjust Consistency: Gradually add water to the peanut sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
5. Combine Salad and Sauce: Drizzle the peanut sauce over the mixed vegetables. Toss everything gently until the vegetables are well-coated with the sauce.
6. Serve Immediately: Allow the salad to rest for a few minutes to let the flavors meld. Top with crushed peanuts before serving.
7. Garnish and Enjoy: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature for the best experience.
These steps will yield a Vietnamese-Style Zucchini Salad with Peanut Sauce that is both pleasing to the eye and delicious to the palate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 5g