Fresh Senegalese Mafé Salad with Cabbage and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A crunchy and vibrant salad inspired by Senegalese flavors, featuring shredded cabbage, carrots, and a spicy peanut dressing. This African-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs green cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups shredded green cabbage
• 2 medium, julienned carrots
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3, thinly sliced scallions
• 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 3 tbsp to thin dressing water
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup roasted, chopped for garnish peanuts
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups shredded green cabbage, 2 medium julienned carrots, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 3 thinly sliced scallions.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh grated ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.
3. Step 3: Pour the peanut dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Transfer salad to a serving dish and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.