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Kale and Cabbage Salad with Chili-Lime Peanut Dressing

Ali Segersten (author)
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This Thai-inspired kale and cabbage salad is bursting with freshness, crunch, and flavor. Chopped kale and a mix of red and green cabbage form the base of the detoxifying salad, while cucumber, bell pepper, Thai basil, fresh cilantro, and hot chili peppers add layers of color, texture, and heat. The creamy chili-lime peanut dressing ties everything together with a perfect balance of zesty, spicy, and savory-sweet notes. Packed with antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, this salad works beautifully as a light main dish or a flavorful side.

Ingredients

Salad

½ bunches curly kale chopped
2 cups chopped green cabbage
2 cups chopped red cabbage
1 large English cucumbers sliced
1 large red bell peppers chopped
3 green onions thinly sliced
1 small bunches Thai basil
1 cups cilantro chopped
1 serrano chili peppers sliced

Dressing

⅓ cups creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari
1 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
2 teaspoons brown rice vinegar
1 teaspoons sriracha
3 cloves garlic crushed
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
5.0 2 reviews

Ann…

Jun 1, 2026

We loved this salad! What a mix of flavors and great crunch. I agree with the comment below - the dressing is SO GOOD I will likely double it the next time I make this salad! I also added chicken to make it a main meal.

Jes…

Apr 29, 2026

I have made many many recipes from this website. This one is the best in that the flavor of the dressing brings out the Thai basil flavor so well. Every bite is a delight of unique flavor. I added some leftover chicken to make it a main meal salad. If you do the same, you might want to make a little more of the fantastic dressing.