Roasted Cabbage Peanut Date Salad (vegan, gluten-free, healthy)
If you still think cabbage is boring and just for bland coleslaw, prepare to have your mind blown. This roasted cabbage peanut date salad is a flavor bomb and will make you fall in love with cabbage. It’s so easy to make and has the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami!
There’s a reason cabbage is getting more and more popular on social media! I’ve always loved cabbage and will even eat it boiled, but I know a lot of people who don’t love it or even know how to cook it. With the right sauce, this roasted cabbage will change your mind about cabbage!
The chopped cabbage gets roasted until the edges are crispy and caramelized, and then tossed in a creamy, savory peanut dressing. Add in some chewy, caramel-like dates and crunchy roasted peanuts, and you have a texture explosion that’s satisfying enough to be a main meal.
It’s time to eat more cabbage and it starts with this salad! Cabbage is full of fiber, low calorie, and nutrient dense. It’s a cheap cruciferous vegetable that is rich in vitamin C and K and great for your digestive system! More reasons to make this recipe!
If you do make this roasted cabbage peanut date salad, tag me @nutsaboutgreens so I can see your creations! Don’t forget to leave a comment below!
Roasted Cabbage Peanut Date Salad (vegan, gluten-free, healthy)
Ingredients
- 1 small whole cabbage, chopped
- 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 6 large medjool dates, chopped small (about 1/2 heaping cup)
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Peanut Dressing
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter (mine was salted)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the pan. Drizzle on the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Use your hands or a spatula to mix thoroughly. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring at the halfway mark.
- Prepare the dressing while the cabbage is roasting. Add all dressing ingredients into a jar or small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- When cabbage is done, transfer roasted cabbage into a large serving bowl. Add the peanuts, dates, cilantro, green onions, and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss to combine well. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Enjoy warm or cold!
