
Thai Peanut Salad


What You'll Need
SALAD
1 12 ounce package kelp noodles
½ cup shredded carrots
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
5 scallions, chopped (green part included)
6 leaves Romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup edamame
Sunflower seed sprouts
Peanuts for garnish
PEANUT SAUCE
¼ cup peanut butter
2 Medjool dates
1 small clove garlic
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
¼ tsp chili flakes
Juice from half a large lime
¼ tsp cumin
1 small piece of ginger
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Water to thin

How to Make It
PEANUT SAUCE
1 Place all ingredients (except cilantro) in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth.
2 Add cilantro and briefly mix – keeping the cilantro in pieces vs. totally blended into the sauce.
SALAD
1 Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss until mixed well.
2 Add dressing and toss until well coated. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp peanuts on each serving.
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