Crispy Apple, Carrot, and Cabbage Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing
Crispy Apple, Carrot, and Cabbage Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing
Super Simple Apple, Carrot, and Cabbage Salad Using a Secret Peanut Butter Dressing!
Introducing a super easy salad that celebrities are known to enjoy! This salad features a special dressing made with the trendy ingredient peanut butter, combined with refreshing lemon juice and nutty black sesame seeds and bean powder. It’s packed with nutrients and flavor, making it a delicious and healthy choice you can easily make at home!
Main Ingredients- 1 handful shredded cabbage
- 1 handful shredded carrot
- 1/2 to 1 apple
Peanut Butter Dressing Ingredients- 1 tsp peanut butter (use 100% peanut content)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp allulose (liquid)
- Black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black bean powder mix (or soy milk mix)
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp peanut butter (use 100% peanut content)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp allulose (liquid)
- Black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black bean powder mix (or soy milk mix)
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 Tbsp water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the apple thoroughly using baking soda or coarse salt to remove any residue from the peel. Pat it dry, then carefully remove the core and thinly julienne the apple, including the peel.
Step 2
Julienne the cabbage and carrot to a similar thickness as the apple. Rinse them and thoroughly pat dry. Place the julienned cabbage, carrot, and apple in a bowl.
**[Tip for Storing Cabbage & Carrots]**
Julienning cabbage and carrots with a mandoline and storing them in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator makes them incredibly convenient to use whenever needed. For cabbage, after julienning, you can rinse it in a colander, shake off excess water, and let it air dry for 1-2 hours before storing to keep it fresh for longer.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious peanut butter dressing! In a separate bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of peanut butter (using 100% peanut product will enhance the flavor), 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of liquid allulose. Add black sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon of black bean powder mix for extra nuttiness.
**[Ingredient Substitution Tip]**
If you don’t have black bean powder, perilla seed powder makes a great substitute. You can also adjust the amount of allulose or use honey or other liquid sweeteners to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
Step 4
Add 2 pinches of salt to the dressing to season, and mix in 1 tablespoon of water. Adding a little water prevents the dressing from becoming too thick and helps it mix smoothly. (I’m using crunchy peanut butter, so there are some chunks in mine.)
Step 5
Pour the prepared peanut butter dressing over the julienned vegetables and apple in the bowl. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to mash the ingredients. Your refreshing, tangy, and nutty salad is ready! Even picky eaters who dislike carrots will love this salad because of its delicious nutty flavor. Enjoy this wonderful healthy salad!
