Asian Slaw Recipe with Thai Peanut Dressing
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with bold flavor, this Thai-inspired Asian coleslaw features crisp cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and crunchy peanuts all tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut butter dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: no bake, asian, thai, coleslaw, side dish, condiment, vegetarian. thai salad, thai slaw, asian salad
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: no bake, asian, thai, coleslaw, side dish, condiment, vegetarian. thai salad, thai slaw, asian salad
Ingredients
- 16-ounce bag of coleslaw
- 1 cup matchstick carrots (~2-3 medium carrots)
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into julienne strips
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3-4 radishes, sliced into small pieces
- 1 Tablespoon of fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 – 1 1/4 cups peanut sauce
Instructions
- Make the peanut sauce according to the recipe, then set it aside.
- To a large bowl, add coleslaw, julienned bell peppers, matchstick carrots, minced shallot, radishes, and cilantro, then mix to incorporate.
- Add in 3/4 cup of the peanut sauce and, using a slotted spoon or tongs, mix to evenly coat.
- Next, add the lime juice and mix until evenly coated. Sprinkle on the chopped peanuts, give it a final mix, and taste. If need be, add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with the remaining peanut sauce on the side for those who want it more saucy. Store any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Notes
*the nutrition is calculated as a side dish