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A vibrant bowl of Thai cabbage salad with colorful carrots and fresh herbs is placed on a red table. A serving spoon rests invitingly in the bowl.
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Thai Cabbage Salad Recipe | Easy Asian Slaw

Load up on cabbage nutrients with this delicious, quick-to-make Thai cabbage salad that doubles as meal prep. It's made with coleslaw, green onion, and mint and flavored with spices, sugar, and vinegar! This peanut-free Asian slaw recipe is great for feeding a crowd and prepping in advance.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salads, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: asian cabbage salad, cabbage salad, shredded cabbage salad, thai cabbage salad, thai crunch salad
Diet: Vegetarian
Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less, 60 minutes or more
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ½ cup rice vinegar 120 mL
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 30 mL
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Salad

  • 1 14-oz bag coleslaw with shredded carrots 397 g
  • 6 green onions sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro about 1 cup loose, ½ cup chopped
  • A few mint leaves torn into a few pieces

Instructions

  • Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients to dissolve the sugar.
    A clear glass bowl containing oil, red chili flakes, and a hint of Thai cabbage salad dressing rests on a vibrant red surface.
  • Salad: In a separate bowl, toss together all salad ingredients.
    A glass bowl on a red background showcases a Thai cabbage salad featuring chopped green onions, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, mint, and herbs, all carefully arranged in sections.
  • Assemble: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to evenly combine. For best results, chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
    A glass bowl of vibrant Thai cabbage salad brimming with crunchy cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and fresh herbs set against a bold red background.

Notes

Store leftover salad in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Meal Prep It: This salad makes a great prep-ahead salad that stores exceptionally well! It's great to include vegetarian meal prep a few days ahead. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.4g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 4.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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