Slaw from Samoa
Bright, fresh, and bursting with tropical flair, Slaw from Samoa is a vibrant twist on traditional coleslaw that will transport your taste buds to the South Pacific. This refreshing side dish combines crisp green cabbage, shredded carrots, and red bell peppers with the rich nuttiness of unsweetened coconut and aromatic cilantro. A zesty dressing made from lime juice, coconut milk, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of grated ginger ties everything together with a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Perfect as a chilled accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or tacos, this easy-to-make slaw comes together in just 20 minutes. Packed with bold ingredients and a tropical vibe, Slaw from Samoa is a delicious way to elevate any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 1 large (shredded) Carrot
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks (sliced) Green onion
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, shredded coconut, and chopped cilantro. Toss the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lime juice, coconut milk, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl.
Toss everything together until the slaw is thoroughly coated with the dressing.
Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or topping for grilled meats, sandwiches, or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1509 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1391 mg | 30% | |
*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.
