Quick and Easy Thai Style Coleslaw
Bring vibrant flavors and a healthy crunch to your table with this Quick and Easy Thai Style Coleslaw! Bursting with colorful ingredients like green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, and red bell pepper, this no-cook recipe is elevated by a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy dressing made with soy sauce, fresh lime juice, sesame oil, and honey (or maple syrup). Fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sprinkle of roasted peanuts add a bold and zesty finish, while optional additions like fish sauce or Sriracha allow you to customize the dish to your tastes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile coleslaw is perfect as a refreshing side dish, a topping for tacos or sandwiches, or even as a light, flavor-packed main course. Whether you’re hosting a quick weeknight dinner or a summer gathering, this Thai-inspired coleslaw will be the star of your menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium Carrots, julienned or grated
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce (optional)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), fish sauce (if using), minced garlic, grated ginger, and Sriracha or chili sauce (if using) to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately for a crisp, fresh coleslaw, or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld further.
Enjoy as a side dish or a topping for grilled proteins, sandwiches, or tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1980 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 602 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3243 mg | 69% | |
*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.
