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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Thai-Style Coleslaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing

    Thai-Style Coleslaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing

    Published: Jan 8, 2023 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

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    Try this refreshing and flavourful Thai-style coleslaw made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and kohlrabi, tossed in a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. It's a delicious and easy side dish to accompany any Thai or Asian meal. Optional additions include chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and lime wedges for added crunch and flavour.

    Overhead view of a shallow white bowl with Thai slaw.

    It's time for Thai!

    Thai-Style Coleslaw, that is. Thai Slaw, Thai Coleslaw, Thai Cabbage Salad, Asian Slaw:  whatever you want to call it, I call it delicious!

    And this recipe has the added benefit of crispy, crunchy, healthy kohlrabi as an option!

    It's a tasty, crisp fall vegetable that I've learned to love as a raw veggie in this recipe for Kohlrabi Sticks with Dijon Dilly Dip, grated in this Fresh and Crisp Kohlrabi Winter Salad or cooked in Healthy Kohlrabi Quiche.

    Above all, it adds a crisp crunchiness to this Thai Coleslaw.

    Ready to make this Asian slaw? Here's what you'll need.

    🛒 Ingredients for Thai-Style Coleslaw with Kohlrabi

    A glass bowl of shredded cabbage, carrots, kohlrabi and green onions.
    • cabbage:  I used Savoy cabbage because I like the ruffled, lacy leaves. You could also use Napa or green cabbage.
    • carrot: to add colour and crunch
    • kohlrabi: for that crisp texture and mild, slightly sweet flavour
    • red bell pepper: optional
    • green onions: for a mild onion flavour
    • dressing:  lime juice, tamari soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, dried red Thai chili, cilantro, basil, sesame oil and olive oil

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Using the grating disc on a food processor makes preparing the vegetables for this slaw a quick task. Grate the cabbage, carrot, and kohlrabi, and chop the onion on the diagonal. Slice the red pepper thinly. You can slice a some of the carrot into matchsticks if you'd like.
    2. Combine the sesame-ginger dressing ingredients in a blender or shake in a jar with a lid.
    3. Toss the vegetables with the dressing, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve!
    A bowl of Thai-style coleslaw with shredded cabbage, carrots, kohlrabi and green onions.

    🔁 Possible variations

    • Garnish with chopped salted peanuts or roasted cashews. (delicious!)
    • Replace the dressing with homemade peanut sauce or Easy Ginger-Orange Dressing.

    Readers' questions

    What is kohlrabi and why should I eat it?

    Kohlrabi, also known as German turnip, is in the same family as cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and more. It's a cruciferous vegetable (one of those ones we're advised to eat regularly.) Low in calories and carbs, and high in fiber and Vitamin C, kohlrabi is a good choice to add to this coleslaw.Kohlrabi plant growing in garden

    What to serve with Thai coleslaw

    This coleslaw is delicious with Asian or Thai dishes. Try it with these:

    • Easy Thai Baked Chicken
    • Thai Chicken Skewers and Never-Fail Thai Coconut Rice
    • Healthy Open Face Thai Chicken Burgers
    • Bangkok Thai Crab Cakes with Spicy Dip
    • Asian Glazed Garlic Chicken

    Try my other healthy, budget-friendly coleslaw recipes, too!

    • Asian Pear Slaw with Ginger and Lime
    • Cabbage Coleslaw with Sesame Miso Dressing
    • Blue Cheese, Apple and Walnut Slaw
    • Super Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
    • Grape Apple and Red Cabbage Slaw

    Storing Thai slaw

    Coleslaw will stay fresh and crisp in your fridge for several days. Make this recipe, refrigerate it in a covered container and have it ready to serve all week. Add the dressing just before serving.

    Enjoy every crunchy bite!

    This recipe was originally published in 2019. It has been a popular one, so I thought I'd republish it with new photos and bump it up so more of you can enjoy it, too.

    When you make this recipe for Thai-style coleslaw, please leave a comment and a star rating below. I love hearing from you! Thanks in advance. Subscribe to my newsletter and receive new recipes delivered straight to your inbox once a week.

    Thai-Style Coleslaw with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

    Try this refreshing and flavourful Thai-style coleslaw made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and kohlrabi, tossed in a tangy sesame-ginger dressing.
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: Asian, Thai
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 150kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • ½ head Savoy cabbage
    • 1 large carrot peeled
    • 1 medium kohlrabi peeled
    • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
    • 3 green onions
    • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

    Sesame Ginger Dressing

    • 3 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
    • 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo diet
    • ½ teaspoon coconut sugar or Lacanto Monkfruit 0-calorie sweetener
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and finely grated
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ to ½ tsp dried Thai red chili finely minced (optional)
    • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
    • ¼ cup basil finely chopped
    • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

    Instructions

    • Use the grating disc on a food processor or a box grater to grate the cabbage, carrot and kohlrabi. If you prefer, you can slice the carrots into matchsticks. Slice the red bell pepper thinly.
    • Slice the green onions on the diagonal.
    • Combine the vegetables in a large bowl.
    • Shake the Sesame-Ginger Dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid or combine in a blender.
    • Toss the slaw ingredients with the dressing, adding a little dressing at a time until you've reached the desired amount. Garnish with black sesame seeds (or chopped salted peanuts) and serve.

    Notes

    You can substitute white sesame seeds for black ones, or use chopped salted peanuts or cashews for garnish, instead.
    Store this coleslaw in a covered container in the fridge and snack on it all week. Store the dressing separately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2934IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Dee

      May 08, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      I had never tried kohlrabi before but decided to try it. Loved its crunchiness! It was really good in this coleslaw. Thanks. This one is a new favourite.

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      • Flavour & Savour

        May 09, 2020 at 1:00 pm

        Glad you gave it a try! We like it raw, cut in sticks with dip, too!

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