Mandarin Crunch Peanut Salad (Printable Version)

Crunchy vegetables and sweet mandarins tossed with savory peanut dressing for a vibrant, quick meal.

# Ingredients:

01 - ½ cup peanut butter

02 - ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

03 - ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger

04 - 1 clove garlic, minced

05 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

06 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup

07 - ½ teaspoon sriracha

08 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

09 - 3 tablespoon cool water (add more to thin sauce if desired)

10 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

11 - 1 cup red cabbage, chopped

12 - ½ cup mandarin oranges

13 - ½ cup shelled edamame

14 - ½ cup carrots, shredded

15 - ¼ cup peanuts, chopped

16 - ¼ cup cilantro

17 - ¼ cup green onions, chopped

18 - ¼ cup crunchy chow mein noodles

01 - Mix together all ingredients for the peanut dressing. Stir until well combined and set aside.

02 - Wash and prepare all other ingredients according to the list.

03 - Combine all ingredients in a large serving bowl. Pour the desired amount of peanut sauce on top.

04 - Toss the salad until everything is coated in the peanut sauce and serve immediately.

01 - If making this salad in advance, store the peanut sauce and chow mein noodles separately.

02 - The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days in a sealed container.