Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing
This Asian Slaw is a vibrant, crunchy salad tossed in a zesty ginger peanut dressing—perfect as a side dish or a light meal with bold flavor and healthy ingredients.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Grater or zester
Ingredients
Slaw
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Ginger Peanut Dressing
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp water or as needed to thin dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Toss to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss until well coated.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with extra cilantro or chopped peanuts if desired.
Notes
This slaw keeps well for a few hours in the fridge and can be topped with grilled chicken or tofu for a full meal.