Ingredients

¼cupcreamy peanut butter

2tbsprice vinegar,unseasoned

2tbspfresh lime juice,from one lime

3tbspvegetable oil

1tbspsoy sauce,use gluten free if needed

2tbsphoney

2½tbspsugar

2clovesgarlic,roughly chopped

1inchsquare piece fresh ginger,peeled and roughly chopped

1tspsalt

¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed

2tbspfresh cilantro leaves

4cupsnapa cabbage,or shredded coleslaw mix, chopped

1cupcarrots,prepared shredded

1red bell pepper,thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces

1smallenglish cucumber,halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced

1cupedamame,cooked and shelled

2mediumscallions,thinly sliced

½cupfresh cilantro,loosely packed chopped

Preparation

For the dressing, combine all of the ingredients except for the cilantro in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add the cilantro and blend for a few seconds until the cilantro is finely chopped. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the salad, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.

If serving right away, drizzle the peanut dressing over top and toss; otherwise, serve the dressing on the side so the salad doesn’t get soggy.