Thai-Inspired Coleslaw with Peanut Sauce
This slaw slays— it brings together the crispness and nutrition of shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, along with edamame, scallions, and cilantro.
Ingredients
Coleslaw
- 4 cups shredded cabbage, white and purple (or 12 to 14-ounce prepackaged coleslaw mix)
- 1 cup shredded carrots, or matchstick carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup shell-off frozen edamame, thawed
- 2 to 4 scallions, chopped
- ½ cup chopped cilantro, optional
- ½ cup peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
Peanut Dressing
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, softened*
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ginger powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- Sriracha, optional for heat
Instructions
- Add the coleslaw ingredients (except optional sesame seeds) to a large mixing bowl and toss. Set aside.
- In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by adding all ingredients (except water) and mixing until it becomes thick and smooth. Add in the 3 tablespoons of water and stir until you create a creamy dressing consistency. If you’d like a thinner consistency, add an additional tablespoon of water. Add a squirt of Sriracha sauce for heat, if you’d like (see notes below).
- Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and toss until the mixture is well coated in peanut sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors. Before serving, give it a good stir, then taste and add a dash of salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with additional peanuts and optional sesame seeds and dig in!
Notes
• The Sriracha sauce adds a wonderful depth of flavor. If you only add one tablespoon, it will not make this coleslaw spicy, instead it just deepens the flavor. If you’re worried about heat but would like to try some, start off with just one teaspoon, then taste and decide if you’d like to add more. You can also add more once the coleslaw is fully mixed together… just squirt some into the mix and give it a good toss.
Allergies, Food Sensitivities, or Dietary Restrictions
• For those with peanut allergies, feel free to substitute any nut or seed butter and nuts/seeds of your choice.
• If you're following a strict vegan diet and avoiding honey, replace it with sugar or maple syrup for a similar sweetening effect.
• Soy sauce contains gluten, so if you’re following a gluten-free diet, use tamari instead. That being said, always carefully read the packaging.
Storage
• This slaw can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving leftovers.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 cupCalories: 230Carbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gTotal Fat: 14g— Unsaturated Fat: 11.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 10g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 5gVitamin A: 3533IUVitamin C: 55mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.