Description
Elevate your meal with this refreshing Asian Peanut Slaw, a vibrant medley of crunchy vegetables including red and green cabbage, shredded carrots, and scallions. Tossed in a creamy peanut dressing infused with zesty lime and aromatic ginger, this salad is perfect as a light meal or a colorful side dish. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious and satisfying slaw that will impress at picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Easily customizable to suit your taste, this versatile recipe brings together healthful ingredients for a deliciously guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups red cabbage (shredded)
- 2.5 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1–2 carrots (shredded)
- 3 scallions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut milk (or any plant milk)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger root (grated)
- Sesame seeds and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Wash and shred the red and green cabbage, grate the carrots, and chop the scallions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, coconut milk, lime juice, maple syrup, grated ginger root, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix all shredded vegetables together.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until fully coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg