Awesome Asian Slaw

Normaone's Note:

Terrific with anything grilled, this slaw is easy to prepare, as well as delicious and beautiful. It's great for summer barbecues.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

For The Dressing

• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons rice vinegar

For the Slaw

• 2 carrots, peeled,cut into matchsticks
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded,cut into matchsticks
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded,cut into matchsticks
• 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
• 5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 8 green onions, cut into matchsticks

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
2. This can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days.
3. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before tossing the slaw.
4. In a large bowl, combine the slaw ingredients.
5. Add dressing and toss to coat.
6. Season and serve.

Reviews

[Epi Curious]

YUM! This slaw rocks!!! Made it today to go with fish tacos and it was outstanding. Subbed a tablespoon of sesame oil for one tbsp of vegetable oil to give it a bit more kick. Loved the peanutty dressing, which I think would also taste great on cold noodles. This is a keeper and you are right...perfect for summer barbeques. It makes a lot, too.

[ksduffster]

This was excellent! I made the full amount of the dressing, but I ended up only using about half of it because we like our slaw a little drier. Saved the rest for other salads and a stir-fry later in the week. I also used tahini in the dressing, but I forgot to cut back on the oil, so it was slightly greasy but not too bad. I also subbed 1 tbsp. sesame oil and 2 tbsp. chili oil for half of the vegetable oil called for. The chili oil gave it a slight zing without taking away from the nutty flavour. My husband ate 2 large helpings himself, which is unheard of with other traditional slaws! Thanks for the great recipe! I'll be using it often through the summer. :)

[770567]

This is very yummy. An easy alternative, I used a bag of brocolli slaw instead of chopping all those veggies! Still used fresh cilantro and added 2 chopped apples which really makes this AWESOME!!!