Vibrant spiralized zucchini with creamy peanut sauce, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs for a refreshing, light dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
→ Peanut Sauce
07 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, natural and unsweetened preferred
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
13 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, to taste)
14 - 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
→ Garnish
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - Combine spiralized zucchini, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, sriracha if using, and 2 tablespoons warm water until smooth. Add more water as necessary to reach a pourable consistency.
03 - Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Stir in the chopped peanuts and toss again to distribute evenly.
05 - Transfer to serving bowls or platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, extra peanuts, and garnish with lime wedges and additional fresh cilantro if desired.
06 - Serve immediately as a cold salad or chill for 20 to 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
