Coriander and Peanuts Salad

Coriander and Peanuts Salad is a refreshing and crunchy vegetarian dish that combines the fragrant flavor of fresh coriander with the rich, nutty taste of roasted peanuts. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

• Fresh coriander leaves - 50 grams
• Roasted unsalted peanuts - 40 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh coriander leaves, then chop them coarsely.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and julienned carrot.
3. Add the chopped coriander leaves and roasted peanuts to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.
6. Serve immediately or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in antioxidants from fresh vegetables and coriander.
• Provides healthy fats and protein from peanuts.

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