A vibrant, crunchy salad bursting with shredded cabbage, kale, shrimp, avocado, cilantro, and chili-flavored peanuts. Topped with a creamy, sweet miso dressing, this salad is perfect for warm days and springtime cravings.
Margo’s Notes:
Cabbage, kale, shrimp, cilantro, peanuts, and a creamy sweet miso dressing… I could eat this every day and be happy. (In fact, I currently am!) We were planning to publish this later in the SOS Series, but I couldn’t wait to share it because I’m completely obsessed with it. This salad is ideal for the early days of spring and summer, when the weather’s warming up and your body is craving something fresh and light.
So many of these ingredients can be found pre-made, especially at places like Trader Joe’s, making it an easy go-to for busy days:
- Pre-shredded cabbage
- Pre-chopped kale
- Cooked shrimp
- Chili onion peanuts
The miso dressing is super simple to whip up in just a couple of minutes. It’s creamy, sweet, light, and incredibly refreshing, with just the right amount of garlic and a zesty lime kick that makes the salad feel vibrant and energizing.
Ingredients
Miso Dressing:
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice (about 4-6 limes)
- 1/4 cup white miso
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Miso Crunch Salad:
- 1 lb. cooked shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 5 cups shredded Tuscan kale
- 5 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup chili-flavored peanuts (or similar)
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Make the Miso Dressing:
Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar or blend together in a small food processor until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to achieve a pourable consistency. - Prepare the Salad:
Toss the shrimp, kale, cabbage, peanuts, avocado, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss everything together until evenly coated. - Serve:
Enjoy the salad immediately as a crunchy, refreshing meal or prep the ingredients separately for individual servings throughout the week.
Notes:
- You can make this salad ahead of time by storing the salad ingredients and dressing separately, then assembling just before serving.
- This salad serves 4-6 people, but feel free to scale down for individual portions.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Toss
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired