Tangy Thai Cabbage Salad - A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish

This Tangy Thai Cabbage Salad is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, herbs, and tangy dressing. It is a perfect side dish or light lunch option that is both healthy and flavorful. The combination of crunchy cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and refreshing herbs is elevated with a zesty dressing featuring lime, soy sauce, and a hint of spice. This recipe only takes ___ minutes to prepare and is suitable for various diets including vegetarian and gluten-free.

Ingredients

• 1 small head of green cabbage
• 2 carrots
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Thinly slice the cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
2. Grate the carrots and dice the bell peppers. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
3. Chop the cilantro and mint leaves and add them to the bowl.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, Sriracha sauce, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to combine.
6. Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Before serving, garnish the salad with roasted peanuts for added crunch.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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