Shiver Me Timbers Thai Inspired Cole Slaw

Get ready to set sail on a flavor-packed journey with "Shiver Me Timbers Thai Inspired Cole Slaw," a zesty twist on a classic side dish! This vibrant recipe combines the crunch of green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, crisp red bell peppers, and a burst of freshness from cilantro and green onions. Tossed in a creamy, tangy peanut-lime dressing made with peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a hint of sesame oil, every bite is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty flavors. Topped with chopped roasted peanuts for added crunch, this coleslaw is the ultimate fusion of Thai-inspired ingredients and classic picnic fare. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and served chilled, it's a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or pairing with grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 2 (medium-sized, julienned) Carrots
• 1 (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 1 cup (roughly chopped) Cilantro
• 3 (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Roasted peanuts
• 0.25 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Toss well to mix the vegetables evenly.

Step 2

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Pour the peanut-lime dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the top for added crunch and flavor.

Step 5

Refrigerate the cole slaw for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish or alongside grilled chicken, fish, or tofu for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1023.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1243.4

Total Fat 83.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1619.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 52.4g
Protein 47.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 376.1mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2842.7mg	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: 55.8%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 30.1%