Thai Slaw Salad
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with bold flavors, this Thai Slaw Salad is a refreshing twist on your classic coleslaw. Made with a colorful blend of shredded red and green cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint, this salad delivers a medley of textures and tastes in every bite. The creamy peanut dressing, infused with soy sauce, lime juice, fresh ginger, and garlic, ties it all together with a tangy, nutty richness that’s impossible to resist. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts, this salad is as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for barbecues, or a vibrant addition to your weeknight dinners, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it fresh or let it chill for even deeper flavor—either way, your taste buds are in for a treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, sliced scallions, cilantro, and mint. Toss lightly to mix the vegetables together.
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water. Whisk until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add a pinch of salt or more lime juice for extra tanginess.
Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top for extra crunch and garnish.
Serve the Thai Slaw Salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.1 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2004 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.7 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 569 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3136 mg | 67% | |
*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.
