Ingredients
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2 cups shredded red cabbage red cabbage2 cups shredded red cabbage
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1 cup shredded carrots carrots1 cup shredded carrots
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1 cup julienned cucumber (seeds removed) cucumber1 cup julienned cucumber (seeds removed)
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1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced red bell pepper1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced pineapple1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
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1/2 cup mung bean sprouts mung bean sprouts1/2 cup mung bean sprouts
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped cilantro1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped mint1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
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2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced green onion2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional) sesame seeds1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
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1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds (unsalted) sunflower seeds1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds (unsalted)
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice lime juice2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or tamari for gluten-free) coconut aminos1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1 tablespoon maple syrup maple syrup1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 clove garlic, minced garlic1 clove garlic, minced
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1 small Thai chili, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes) red pepper flakes1 small Thai chili, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
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2 tablespoons water water2 tablespoons water
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Pinch of sea salt sea saltPinch of sea salt
Directions
Toss all salad ingredients together, blend the dressing until creamy, combine, and enjoy this refreshing Thai-inspired vegan salad. For extra crunch, garnish with more sunflower seeds. Adjust chili for your preferred spice level. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 1 day, but best enjoyed fresh.
Steps
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Prepare all vegetables and herbs as specified. Place red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, pineapple, mung bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, and green onion in a large mixing bowl. |
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For the dressing, blend roasted sunflower seeds, lime juice, coconut aminos (or tamari), maple syrup, garlic, Thai chili (or red pepper flakes), water, and sea salt in a small blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Add more water to thin if needed. |
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. |
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Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (if using) and serve immediately. |















