Asian Slaw Recipe with Peanuts - Lauren's Latest (2024)

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This Asian Slaw Recipe with Peanuts is a refreshing new Thai take on the same old coleslaw recipe. This time with a sweet, peanutty kick!

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Asian Slaw

Today I’m sharing a recipe for Asian Slaw. It’s an amazing new way to enjoy coleslaw and it will be the newest, coolest, most delicious thing you could possibly bring to your next potluck, picnic, or BBQ. It’s SO easy to do and a big-time crowd favorite! Even my 9-year-old was asking for seconds! Say whaa? You will absolutely LOVE this.

Main Ingredients Needed

You only need 5 ingredients to make this Asian Slaw (plus a couple more for the dressing, see below). Here are all the fresh veggies you need:

  • Green Cabbage –shredded! You can buy this pre-shredded at the store or buy a whole head and shred it yourself.
  • Red Cabbage –same goes for the red cabbage, shredded. Red cabbage has a slightly bitter taste but it goes so well with the sweeter notes.
  • Carrots –speaking of sweeter notes, shredded carrots! For flavor, texture, and bright color.
  • Scallions –mostly for subtle oniony flavor.
  • Cilantro –if you hate cilantro just leave it out!

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How to Make Asian Slaw

Like most salad recipes, this Asian Slaw is easy to throw together! Prepare ingredients, toss, pour over the dressing, toss and sprinkle on toppings! For full details, see the recipe card below.

  1. Start by getting all the main slaw ingredients prepped and ready in a bowl: shredded green and red {except it’s purple} cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and scallions. Give those ingredients a toss and set aside.
  2. Make the super simple dressing (more on that below) and pour overtop!
  3. Toss to coat and then throw in a billion little pieces of peanuts! You had to have seen that coming…Toss everything together and serve!

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The Asian Slaw dressing perfectly complements the slaw itself with deep Asian flavors. To make it, simply whisk together these ingredients.

  • Soy Sauce –salty umami flavor! Make sure to use a good quality soy sauce for best results.
  • Canola Oil –to help bring the other liquids together. Any light-colored lightly flavored oil will do here.
  • Truvia –this is a substitute for sugar and is all-natural. If you rather just use sugar here, do that.
  • Fresh Ginger –warm and zesty flavors, but not too much!
  • Garlic –garlic belongs in all savory dishes, so good!!!
  • Sesame Oil –nice sesame infused oil.
  • Salt and Pepper –don’t skip out on these two, they make all the difference.

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A note about toppings

If you don’t like using peanuts, feel free to incorporate some peanut butter into the dressing instead. Or, if you really like peanuts, add the peanut butter to the dressing AND the actual peanuts into the slaw. Or consider adding sesame seeds instead of peanuts.

Talk about delicious overload! Yummmm. I love the different elements of crunch with all the other flavors working here.

Isn’t it the prettiest looking Asian Slaw? It gets gussied up pretty nicely if I do say so myself.

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Leftovers

Asian Slaw is a great salad for leftovers! Make sure to cover in an airtight container and refrigerate. I ate this entire bowl, over the course of 3 days. I am not ashamed.

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More Salads you Might Like!

  • Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Sesame Noodle Salad
  • Classic Coleslaw Recipe
  • Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Check out these other salad recipes while you’re at it too!

The printable recipe for Asian Slaw is below! Have a great day 🙂

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Asian Slaw Recipe with Peanuts

This Asian Slaw Recipe with Peanuts is a refreshing new Thai take on the same old coleslaw recipe. This time with a sweet, peanutty kick!

servings 8 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 10 oz green cabbage shredded
  • 10 oz carrot shredded
  • 1/2 small head red cabbage shredded
  • 1 bunch scallions white and greens
  • 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup dry roasted peanuts roughly chopped

Asian Slaw Dressing

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons truvia
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place slaw ingredients into a bowl and toss.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together to combine and pour over slaw. Toss to combine. Add in peanuts and toss again. Serve with extra cilantro and peanuts.

  • Store slaw in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6448IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: Asian Slaw, Asian Slaw Dressing, Asian Slaw Recipe

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FAQs

How do you make Gordon Ramsay slaw? ›

In a bowl mix together 2 Tbs vinegar, juice of half lemon, 3 Tbs mayonnaise, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt and pepper and mix well. Add the dressing into the cabbage and mix well. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving as a healthy side dish to your burger!

What is the difference Cole Slaw and slaw? ›

The real difference is that the raw, chopped vegetables in coleslaw are primarily cabbage: Napa, red, savoy, or bok choy. Slaw without the cole can feature any crunchy veggie in place of cabbage, including chopped or shredded broccoli, carrots, snow peas, jicama, and more.

How do you make Alton Brown coleslaw? ›

Thoroughly rinse the cabbage under cool running water for at least 1 minute. Transfer the cabbage to a salad spinner to dry thoroughly. Whisk together the buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, pickle juice, mustard powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the cabbage, carrot, and chives, and toss to combine.

Do you wash cabbage before making slaw? ›

Rinse! Rinse well to purge the salt. Get rid of the excess water. Squeeze cabbage dry with paper towels or take it for a spin in a salad spinner to remove the excess water.

Why is it coleslaw and not cold slaw? ›

However cold your coleslaw may be, you are wise to spell it coleslaw. The word comes from a Dutch word (koolsla) that combines the Dutch words kool, meaning "cabbage," and sla, meaning "salad." Etymology is the main course.

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

Fresh ingredients are key to a good slaw, and KFC does alright for a fast food restaurant. You won't find any wilted cabbage pieces, and the carrots are nice and hard as well. What's more, KFC finely dices everything so you don't have to chew that much, and all the flavors and textures blend perfectly.

Is coleslaw healthy or unhealthy Why? ›

Improves Gut Health

Coleslaw salad is rich in fiber because of the presence of raw cabbage. The RDA of fiber for an adult is 30g per day. It can become challenging to consume this much amount of fiber per day. However, 120 g portion of cabbage is sufficient to meet 10% of daily fiber needs.

What is in Mary Brown's coleslaw? ›

If you're in the mood for something creamy, sweet, and tangy, coleslaw is an excellent option. Mary Brown's shreds fresh cabbage and carrots in house, and tops it with a creamy dressing.

Why does my homemade coleslaw taste bitter? ›

It's a clever defense mechanism for the cabbage plant to discourage hungry foragers. Of course, slivering or dicing cabbage to make coleslaw also ruptures plant cell walls, so the same reaction is triggered. At first, any bitterness may seem pleasantly tangy as the salad's dressing mellows cabbage flavors.

What is the best pre made coleslaw? ›

With its nice, thick dressing, Walmart's deli coleslaw is the best creamy coleslaw of the bunch. The dressing is heavy on the mayo, which makes it the best coleslaw to slather on a burger or pulled pork sandwich, and the copious amounts of shredded carrot will contribute some crunch, too.

Why does coleslaw go bad so quickly? ›

The more cut surface area a food item has, the more moist nooks and crannies there are for bacteria to thrive in. So when looking at a cookout staple like coleslaw, where the cabbage is shredded, there's plenty of opportunity for bacterial growth.

Why can't you freeze coleslaw? ›

It depends on your coleslaw if it will freeze or not. Hence, the process of freezing is not as simple as you might expect. The coleslaw that is coated in mayonnaise will not freeze well, as it tends to split. Therefore, if you want to freeze coleslaw, you can store the one with oil and vinegar-based dressing.

What pairs with coleslaw? ›

What to Serve with Coleslaw
  • Burgers: Turkey Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Salmon Burgers.
  • Grilled Chicken: Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Chicken Sandwich.
  • Grilled Seafood: Grilled Crab Legs, Grilled Salmon Kebabs, Grilled Lobster Tails.
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How to make GBK coleslaw? ›

  1. 220g Red Cabbage.
  2. 110g GBK Blue Cheese Mayo.
  3. 1 tsp Cider Vinegar.
  4. 1 Red Chilli.
  5. 1 Spring Onion.
  6. Blue Cheese (optional)
  7. Sliced pickled jalapeños.
  8. Pinch of salt & fresh black pepper.

What is slaw sauce made of? ›

What Is Coleslaw Dressing Made Of? This creamy, mayo-based dressing uses ingredients you likely have on hand: sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and of course, mayonnaise. The resulting dressing is just the right balance of sweet, tangy, creamy, and peppery!

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