5-Ingredient Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing

The star of this colorful slaw is Trader Joe's Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette. Eat it plain, on a bed of lettuce, or wrapped in rice paper!

I'm all about making things fully from scratch. I love when I know every ingredient that goes into the food I'm eating. Since we moved to New York I've gone on a cooking/baking spree and have been making homemade everything: bagels, granola, granola bars, almond milk, black bean brownies, pizza dough...you name it.

But we all have those days when we need something quick, easy and semi-homemade. I've always loved Trader Joe's and it killed me that I didn't have one nearby when we lived in Orlando. (One actually open up 20 minutes from our apartment in Orlando the week we moved to New York! Go figure!) Every time I'd visit my family in Virginia or Brett's parents in Nashville I'd want to make a trip to Trader Joe's. They have amazing nut butters, Medjool dates and raw nuts that I like to stock up on when I get the chance.

The Star Of The Show: Trader Joe's Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette

My mother-in-law was always so thoughtful and would buy certain things when we were coming into town. She was also the one that shared with me this amazingly simple coleslaw recipe. It only requires 5 ingredients, but you can easily jazz it up by adding diced tomatoes, mandarine oranges or cashew halves if you want. The main dressing is Trader Joe's Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette and it makes anything you put it on taste amazing.

I know that not everyone lives by a Trader Joe's, but for those of you who do, this recipe is a great go-to recipe for really busy days.

If you don't live by a Trader Joe's, I'm sure you could use another kind of peanut dressing. You can also check out my Indonesian Peanut Sauce!

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5-Ingredient Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing

Faith VanderMolen

This colorful slaw is a great go to meal on nights when you need something quick and easy. Eat it plain, on a bed of lettuce, or wrapped in rice paper!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Asian

Cuisine Asian

Servings 6 servings

Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

 

US CustomaryMetric

 

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• 3 cups shredded green cabbage*
• 2 cups shredded carrot
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 12 ounces bag frozen edamame cooked
• ¾ cup Trader Joe's Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette
• Optional: Diced tomatos mandarine oranges, cashew halves

Instructions 

• Combine the shredded cabbage, carrot, cooked edamame and any optional ingredients in a large bowl.
• Drizzle the peanut dressing overtop and stir well to coat all the veggies.
• Let the slaw sit in the fridge for ½ hour if possible to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

You can do any ratio of shredded cabbage and carrot that you like. Just have it equal about 6 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7328IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg

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