Asian Peanut Sriracha Salad

  • Time: 5-10 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-Recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Kale, chopped - 1 handful (30 grams)
  • Purple cabbage, chopped - 1/2 cup (33 grams)
  • Scallions or green onions - 1 stalk (15 grams)
  • Avocado - 1/2 small-medium (50 grams)
  • Peanuts, raw and unsalted - 1/2 ounce (14 grams)
  • Soy sauce, low sodium - 1/2 tbsp (8 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1/2 tsp (4 grams)
  • Rice vinegar - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Lime, juice only - 1/4 medium (or to taste)
  • Sriracha sauce - 1/2 tsp (3 grams)(get it here)
  • Sesame seeds - 1 tsp (3 grams)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Chop the kale, purple cabbage, avocado and scallion.
  2. Mix in a bowl along with all the remaining ingredients. Serve and enjoy!

*Note: If you are taking this recipe on the go then we suggest keeping the liquids and sauces in a small separate container to prevent the salad from getting mushy. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 240
  • Protein 8 grams
  • Carbs 18 grams
  • Fat 16 grams
  • Fiber 7 grams
  • Sugar 6 grams
  • Iron 12% DV
  • Calcium 12% DV
  • Sodium 14% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Recipes with lots of raw plant-based foods are very beneficial for out gut biome. If you worry that this recipe is a bit low on protein, then the easy thing to do is to complement it with a higher protein recipe during the same day. You could also simply add a protein drink in case you have several low protein recipes during the same day.

Tags: low-carb, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.