Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

a salad which showcases cabbage

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 3m
Total Time: 8m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

210
Calories
2g
Fat
14g
Carbohydrates
16g
Protein
40mg
Cholesterol
690mg
Sodium
Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

Recipe Description

I never thought I could look forward to eating raw cabbage, but this Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts changed that! When I was a child, the cabbage I ate in the kindergarten was always an overcooked mushy mess. It was only when I started experimenting in the kitchen that I realised what a delicious wonder vegetable it really is! And the best way to showcase it is when it is crisp and crunchy in a salad like this one.

Start by mixing the cabbage leaves with salt and rubbing them together for about 2 minutes – the salt will both season the leaves and make them more tender. This process also encourages the flavor to emerge. Make a dressing from anchovies, lemon zest and juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, white miso, sugar and oil. Mix the salad ingredients with the dressing and that’s it! Simple and delicious!

To make Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Mix cabbage with salt

    5 min
    Step 1 - Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

    Place ½ head of chopped cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with ½ a teaspoon of salt. Rub the salt into the cabbage vigorously until cabbage starts to release liquid and soften. Drain the liquid and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the dressing

    1 min
    Step 2 - Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

    Whisk 4 chopped anchovies, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 4 teaspoons of white miso, and ¼ teaspoon of sugar in a large serving bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

  3. 3

    Assemble the salad

    2 min
    Step 3 - Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and PeanutsStep 3 - Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

    Add the cabbage to the serving bowl along with 4 thinly sliced celery stalks, ½ cup of celery leaves, 2 sliced scallions, 1 serrano chile, 1 cup of cilantro leaves and 1 cup of turkey meat. Toss well to combine and season with salt.

  4. 4

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 4 - Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

    Top with peanuts and sesame seeds and serve.

This Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts is a fantastic way to showcase cabbage. Try making this crunchy tasty salad this weekend and don’t forget to come back on Monday to leave a comment with your thoughts!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Gina Smith
March 31, 2025
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Amazing

Brianna Smith
September 8, 2024
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This salad transformed my view of cabbage! Absolutely refreshing and tasty.

Ivana Pérez
October 11, 2023
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¡Me encantó esta ensalada! 😍 Jamás pensé que el repollo podría ser tan rico. Cuando era niña, lo odiaba! 😅 Pero esta receta lo hizo crujiente y delicioso. Ideal para el almuerzo con mis peques. ¡La repetiré seguro! 🎉

Nathalie Dupont
October 10, 2023
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This Spicy Cabbage Salad is simply great. As a child, I was never a fan of cabbage, but now I enjoy it raw. The crunchiness and the seasoning in this recipe brought back fun memories of summer picnics. It’s fresh, easy to make, and packed with flavor. Thank you for such a delightful recipe.

Nikki
October 1, 2023
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OMG, this salad rocks! I swear, the crisp cabbage is a game changer. Growing up, I’d never touch the stuff, but now I'm all about that crunch. Seriously, sooo tasty and easy to whip up! Hats off to this delish dish!

Zesty
June 25, 2023
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Incredible!

Penny
May 17, 2023
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Absolutely delicious salad!

Oliver Smith
March 19, 2022
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Amazing! This salad made me excited to eat cabbage again! My kids loved it too!

Emily Turner
January 30, 2022
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Crazy good salad!

Natalie Johnson
May 17, 2020
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Wow! This salad is fire 🔥! I thought I was doomed to soggy cabbage for life, but nope! With turkey and those peanuts, it’s a crunch party. Just like when I tried to impress my friends with my cooking skills when I was younger. So glad I found this gem!

Livia Ambrosio
May 6, 2020
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So many things in one salad, it's absolutely filling and ultra satisfying too!

Kataleya Kuhlers
May 6, 2020
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My husband and I make this salad before every spaghetti Monday meal, taste great, thx for sharing.

Kaya Streyle
April 24, 2020
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Added some tomatoes to this but it's REALLY juicy on it's own.

Carlie Deviney
April 17, 2020
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Delicious better than any average salad you can buy from the shops, would recommend this.

Briar Dibitetto
April 12, 2020
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Instead of turkey I used chicken absolutely delicious no matter what, everything blends together very well.

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