Description
A vibrant salad combining creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage, and sweet carrots, dressed in a zesty lime and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: In your large mixing bowl, throw in the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and green onions.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using) until blended.
- Combine and toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix. Using a gentle motion, toss the ingredients to coat them evenly without bruising the avocado.
- Season to perfection: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste, enhancing all the vibrant flavors you’ve created.
- Finish with crunch: If you opted for peanuts, sprinkle them on top just before serving for that irresistible crunch.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make ahead of time, but keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg