Coleslaw with Peanut Dressing

Submitted by Hey Jude

"This new twist on coleslaw will be a hit at your next BBQ or potluck. It's colorful and delicious. I found this in a Firehouse Cooks article in a BH&G summer cookouts publication."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 1 -2 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 head green cabbage, shredded (about 5 cups)
• 1⁄4 head red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1⁄2 small sweet red pepper, cut into matchstick pieces
• 1⁄2 small yellow sweet pepper, cut into matchstick pieces
• 2 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1⁄4 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts

directions

1. Whisk together vinegar, peanut butter, oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl until well blended.
2. In a large salad bowl, toss together cabbages, carrots, peppers, green onions, and cilantro.
3. Drizzle dressing over the veggies, toss to coat.
4. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.
5. You can make this up to 24 hours ahead and chill, then let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

I enjoyed this salad, it was different! I plan to try it out at a fellowship dinner cause I think people will love this refreshing salad! Thanks Jude!

 

[Salesgirl]

Very so-so dish. The best thing about it was it's appearance. Would not make this again. Not worth the effort.