Description
Crunchy Thai Peanut Cabbage Slaw Bowls are a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful dish featuring crisp shredded cabbage and fresh veggies tossed in a zesty Thai peanut dressing. This easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors with a satisfying crunch, perfect as a nutritious meal or side any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced red bell peppers
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Peanut Dressing
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Toppings
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Finely shred the green cabbage and carrots. Thinly slice the red bell peppers and chop the green onions and cilantro. This fresh chopping sets the foundation for your crunchy texture and vibrant colors.
- Make the Peanut Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and creamy. Adjust each ingredient for your preferred balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Toss the Slaw: Place all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Slowly pour the peanut dressing over the veggies and toss thoroughly until every bite is coated in creamy goodness.
- Add Peanuts and Serve: Sprinkle roughly chopped peanuts on top for an extra crunchy texture. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to enhance the flavors melded together.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh, crunchy veggies make all the difference in texture and flavor.
- Customize Dressing Consistency: Add warm water little by little to thin out the peanut dressing as needed.
- Prep Veggies in Advance: Chop all vegetables ahead of time to save minutes on busy days.
- Balance Flavors: Taste the dressing before mixing and adjust lime, sweetness, or salt accordingly.
- Chill Before Serving: Letting the slaw sit for a bit allows flavors to blend and deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Thai slaw, peanut dressing, crunchy salad, cabbage slaw, healthy appetizer, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan option
