Topped with my Tangy Peanut-Sesame Dressing, this salad tastes like a crunchy flavour bomb went off in your mouth! Full of nutrient dense veggies, packed with protein, what more do you need.

Tangy Peanut-Sesame Salad Dressing:

  • 1 heaping spoonful of smooth peanut butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 knob ginger, peeled (about 1 tbsp size)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp water (to thin out)

Prepare the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Peanut-Sesame Lentil Salad

  • 1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 head purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, ribboned
  • 1 cup shelled edamame beans
  • 1 green apple, diced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 bundle cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 1 bag of Sea Salt Lentils by Three Farmers Foods

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Edamame: Follow package instructions to cook the edamame beans, then set them aside.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the edamame cooks, thinly slice the green and purple cabbage, red pepper, and green onion. Use a peeler to create carrot ribbons, dice the green apple, and chop the cilantro.
  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced veggies, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Add the cooked edamame and the Sea Salt Lentils.
  4. Add the Dressing: Pour the tangy peanut-sesame dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to combine.

Check out the video below for a visual step by step!