Coleslaw Salad w/ Oil Free Thai Peanut Dressing

I love a good coleslaw, but don’t especially love the ton of mayo that typically comes along with it. So here I’ve made a healthy coleslaw salad with a spin on traditional versions. No mayonnaise here! Just a healthy, protein dense, homemade peanut dressing, that also happens to be oil free, plant based, and gluten free! The crunchy cabbage combines perfectly with the peanuty, spicy, velvety dressing. I will definitely be making this one, again and again!

To make this salad, I use my Veggie Bullet shredder attachment, but a food processor should also do the trick! Just shred all your veggies (except the cilantro) and combine them in a large bowl. Finely chop your cilantro and add to the bowl. Or you may sub for parsley instead. Some people HATE cilantro and say it tastes like soap??? Has anyone else heard of this? I haven’t always liked cilantro, it actually took some time to grow on me. But now I love it, and just can’t get enough. So for those of you who don’t like it, just swap for parsley instead!

Once your coleslaw salad components are ready, make your dressing in another small bowl. Add all the dressing ingredients and mix well. I use a fork to help the peanut butter break down and blend well into the other ingredients. This sauce is so flavourful, and can definitely be used in a variety of other dishes as well!

When ready to serve, garnish the salad with lime wedges and more cilantro (or parsley) if desired. Serve the dressing on the side, or pour over top the salad and mix well. Then dig in!

Want more healthy salad recipes? Try these!

• Strawberry Spinach Salad w/ Berry Basil Dressing
• Citrus Spinach Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
• Cranberry Broccoli Salad with Cran Lemon Dressing
• White Bean Cabbage Salad w/ Avocado Orange Dressing
• Asian Quinoa Salad [V+GF+Oil Free]
• Winter Orange Kale Salad w/ Oil Free Citrus Dressing

Coleslaw Salad w/ Oil Free Thai Peanut Dressing

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

For a healthy spin on traditional coleslaw, this healthy coleslaw salad is a must try! Drizzled in Thai peanut dressing that is delicious and oil free!

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Ingredients

For The Salad

• 1/2 small purple cabbage shredded
• 1/2 small green cabbage shredded
• 2 large carrots peeled & shredded
• 1 small red onion shredded
• 1 cup cilantro chopped (or parsley)

For The Dressing

• 1/4 cup natural smooth peanut butter
• 1 lime juiced
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp sriracha
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

Instructions

• Combine all your salad ingredients in a large bowl or serving dish. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients, using a fork to help the peanut butter incorporate.
• When ready to serve, toss the salad with the dressing and enjoy.

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6645IU | Vitamin C: 112.9mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2.2mg

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*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.