Asian Coleslaw with Peanut Dressing

5 from 4 votes

This Asian coleslaw with a flavorful peanut dressing is a perfect side dish and also tastes great on top of your pulled chicken or pork sandwiches! No dairy so perfect for picnics.

Prep Time25

Total Time25

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Calories: 371kcal

Author: Jayne Harter - The Art of Food and Wine

Ingredients

Dressing:

6 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
6 Tbsp sesame oil
4 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp light brown sugar
3 Tbsp soy sauce
5 tsp ginger, minced
4 tsp garlic, minced

Coleslaw:

4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
3 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced
2 carrots, julienned
2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
4 green onions, sliced on the bias
⅓ cup cilantro, roughly chopped, divided
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped, Optional

Instructions

Peanut Dressing:

In a medium bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients, or blend in a mini chopper or blender until smooth.
Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.

Coleslaw:

Chop all ingredients. Cabbage pieces should be about 1.5" long, bell peppers and carrots julienned into 1" sticks.
Reserve about 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro for garnish
In a large bowl, add all coleslaw ingredients and toss well to combine.
Drizzle with about half of the peanut dressing and toss until well coated. If needed add more dressing.
If not serving immediately, wait to dress the salad until ready to serve.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro. Add chopped peanuts, if desired.

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