Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing

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This cool and crunchy Asian slaw is a delicious way to eat your colors!

Bowl of colorful Asian slaw with ginger peanut dressing.

This Asian slaw is a great way to eat your colors, and it’s every bit as delicious as it is healthful. I know the list of ingredients looks long, but please don’t let that discourage you. The great thing about the recipe is that it makes use of all the prepared vegetables available at the supermarket today, like shredded coleslaw, grated carrots, and shelled edamame. Pair the slaw with my coconut shrimp, char siu chicken or beef bulgogi burgers. The recipe makes a lot, so you’ll have plenty of leftovers for lunch, in which case the slaw is delicious all on its own.

What You’ll Need To Make Asian Slaw with Ginger-Peanut Dressing

For the Ginger-Peanut Dressing

ingredients for Asian slaw dressing

For the Slaw

ingredients for Asian slaw

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by combining all of the ingredients for the dressing in a mixing bowl.

Asian slaw dressing ingredients in large mixing bowl

Whisk until the peanut butter is dissolved. Set aside until ready to dress the slaw; the dressing can be made up to a few days ahead of time.

whisked dressing in mixing bowl

Next, combine all of the slaw ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Asian slaw ingredients in mixing bowl

Before serving, add the dressing and toss well.

tossing Asian slaw with dressing

Let the slaw sit for at least ten minutes so the vegetables have a chance to soak up the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (I usually add a bit more salt), then serve chilled. This slaw is best served fresh but leftovers will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days.

Bowl of colorful Asian slaw with ginger peanut dressing.

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Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing

This cool and crunchy Asian slaw is a delicious way to eat your colors!

Servings: 6 as a side dish

Ingredients

For the Ginger Peanut Dressing

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (I like Skippy Natural No Need to Stir)
  • Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced

For the Slaw

  • 4 cups prepared shredded coleslaw
  • 2 cups prepared shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cooked and shelled edamame
  • 2 medium scallions, finely sliced
  • ½ cup chopped salted peanuts (or you can leave them whole)
  • ½ cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing (be sure the peanut butter is dissolved). Set aside.
  2. Combine all of the slaw ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and and toss well. Let the slaw sit for at least ten minutes so the vegetables have a chance to soak up the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (I usually add a bit more salt.) Serve cold. This slaw is best served fresh but leftovers will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days.
  3. Make-Ahead Instructions: The dressing can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time; store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

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  • Calories: 339
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Cholesterol: 6mg

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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

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Comments

  • Delicious!

  • I have made this a few times and it’s great! I don’t change anything, the flavors are great. Tonight I served it with a slow cooker asian beef and rice and it was a great pairing. Also, it is a perfect healthy dish to have ready to eat And waiting in the fridge:))

  • This is the best slaw salad I’ve ever had! I’ve been eating it every day for lunch this week and it’s delicious! Plus, the tangy dressing is the best. It’s so bright and colorful, too!

  • Delish dressing, would make again!

  • Tried and Tested! Delicious!

  • Hi Jenn! Forgive me, as I feel like I’m always asking the same question, but given the difficulty in getting some ingredients, would almond butter (which is all I have right now) work in place of the peanut butter?

    • Sure, that should work – enjoy! 🙂

  • Amazing recipe! The whole family loved it! Thank you

  • This is very good! My non-salad eating husband and son loved it! This recipe is a keeper,

  • Yum! I simplified the veg by grating white cabbage, broccoli stems, and carrots — will probably add green onions. Made the dressing as written, just cut in half for the smaller quantity of veg. Simple & Delicious!

  • Super delicious, loved it!!

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