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

  • I love this recipe! The first time I made it, I made it as stated. Tonight, I made it and used napa cabbage and bok choy instead of coleslaw, added an extra red pepper and shredded a rotisserie chicken into the salad. It was delicious!! We are eating leftovers tomorrow for lunch!

    • — Diane O'Halloran
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  • This recipe was bursting with flavor!! I was surprised how amazing the slaw turned out – just delicious!!

    • — Khrisna Morgan
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  • Quick question, are the calories per serving or for the entire recipe?

    • Hi Nicole, they are per serving.

  • Delicious! Finally found the dressing I’ve been searching for

  • Superb

  • I’ve made this repeatedly, and shared the recipe; everyone requested it. I add slightly more peanut butter, and use chili crisp instead of Sriracha as I don’t have any and it’s delicious.

  • I made this last night on a whim, and it was seriously delicious! I put it on top of teriyaki salmon burgers to add some crunch. I cut the recipe in half because there were only two of us. Thanks for sharing!

  • I bring this to summer social gatherings and it is always a favorite. If I can’t find shelled edamame I will substitute green peas.

  • Far and away the BEST kale salad recipe I’ve ever had! You are definitely my GO-TO for most all recipes. Next…Tuna Poke and the Mac and Cheese. Thanks for sharing such good recipes!

    • — Kimberly T Lewis
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  • This is the best salad I’ve ever had! My husband and I devoured it the first time I made it. It’s healthy and very satisfying.

    Thank you, Jen.

    Another ringer.

    • — Kathleen Danuels
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