Tangy carrot, cabbage & onion salad Recipe

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Tangy carrot, cabbage & onion salad is a Vietnamese salad recipe that takes about 15 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 10 ingredients across 1 step, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 175 kcal with roughly 5 g of protein. Filed under vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded carrots, red cabbage, and thinly sliced red onions. For the dressing, whisk together the groundnut oil, lime juice, finely chopped red chili, and brown sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture looks uniform.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything thoroughly, ensuring each piece is coated. Add the fresh mint and coriander leaves, tossing gently once more. Finish by scattering the roasted peanuts over the top before serving.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 175kcal | 9% |
| Fat | 7.7g | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 24.7g | 10% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Peanuts | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans |
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| 13.3g |
| 15% |
| Fibre | 6.7g | 22% |
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| Protein | 5g | 10% |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.