Cabbage and Peanut Coleslaw
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Cabbage and Peanut Coleslaw is the perfect fusion of textures and tastes. Featuring a colorful blend of shredded green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and fragrant cilantro, this salad is topped with roasted peanuts for a satisfying crunch. The creamy peanut butter dressing, infused with tangy rice vinegar, soy sauce, a hint of honey, and sesame oil, brings everything together with a savory-sweet balance that’s downright irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this coleslaw is a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with BBQ, Asian-inspired dishes, or can even shine on its own as a light lunch. Fresh, wholesome, and easy to make, this cabbage salad is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 2 medium Carrot
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 0.5 cup Salted roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage into fine shreds and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Finely chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
Roughly chop the salted roasted peanuts and set them aside for later use.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, water, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. This will be your dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage, carrots, and cilantro, and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top and gently toss to combine, or leave them as a garnish before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours to let the flavors meld together. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.3 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 938 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
