Coleslaw with Peanuts

Elevate your classic coleslaw game with this vibrant and crunchy Coleslaw with Peanuts recipe, a refreshing twist on a beloved side dish! Featuring a colorful medley of green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro, this coleslaw gets a nutty crunch from roasted peanuts, adding a delightful texture. The creamy yet tangy dressing combines mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, rice vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard for a balance of flavors that’s both savory and slightly sweet. Perfect as a chilled side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this easy-to-make coleslaw comes together in just 15 minutes and serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Garnish with extra peanuts or cilantro for an irresistible finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrot
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup (roughly chopped) Roasted peanuts
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrot.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh cilantro and roughly chopped roasted peanuts to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Using tongs or a large spoon, gently toss the coleslaw until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Chill the coleslaw in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Step 8

Serve cold as a side dish or enjoy on its own. Garnish with extra peanuts or cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(840.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1569.7

Total Fat 126.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 119.6mg	0%
Sodium 1751.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 30.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.4mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1721.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.0%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 22.5%