Ingredients

4 cups shredded napa or green cabbage

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 cups cooked bulgur

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 medium cucumber, chopped

1 cup canned whole beets, chopped

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

½ cup smooth natural peanut butter

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

¼ cup water

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 clove garlic, minced

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded napa or green cabbage, chopped mint, chopped basil, cooked bulgur, red bell pepper, carrots, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and canned whole beets. Toss everything together to evenly distribute the vegetables and herbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
Divide the salad mixture into individual bowls. Drizzle the peanut sauce over the top of each salad bowl and toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of each salad bowl for a crunchy, nutty finish.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate the salad bowls and sauce separately for later.

Notes

The salad ingredients can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The peanut sauce should be stored separately and will last for up to 5 days in the fridge.

For extra protein, add grilled chicken, tofu, shrimp, or chickpeas to the salad.

To add a spicy kick, mix in sriracha or chili flakes to the peanut sauce.

For a different grain, you can substitute the bulgur with quinoa, couscous, or rice.

Author: Madelynn
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg