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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Thai-Style Coleslaw with Kohlrabi

    Thai-Style Coleslaw with Kohlrabi

    Published: Oct 16, 2019 · Modified: Oct 12, 2019 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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    This easy Thai-Style Coleslaw has a sweet and tangy blend of Asian flavours. Made with cabbage, carrots, kohlrabi and onions, it's low in calories, but high in fiber and Vitamin C. A healthy addition to any Asian meal.

    Thai-Style Slaw in an ornate serving dish

    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!

    What is kohlrabi and why should I eat it?

    Kohlrabi plant growing in garden
    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.

    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-Style Coleslaw.

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

    Ingredients for Thai-Style Slaw with Kohlrabi

    Thai-Style Coleslaw Ingredients in a glass bowl

    • 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
    • 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

    How to Make Thai-Style Coleslaw

    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.
    2. Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender or shake in a jar with a lid.
    3. Toss the grated vegetables with the dressing, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and serve!

    Make it your own! Possible variations

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

    What to serve with this Thai-Style Coleslaw

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

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

    Thai-Style Coleslaw with Kohlrabi

    This easy Thai Slaw has a sweet and tangy blend of Asian flavours. Made with cabbage, carrots, kohlrabi and onions, this is a healthy cabbage salad to accompany any Asian meal.
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: Asian, Thai
    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
    • 3 green onions
    • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

    Thai Slaw 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
    • 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.
    • Slice the green onions on the diagonal.
    • Combine the grated vegetables in a large bowl.
    • Shake the Thai Slaw 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 the black ones, or use chopped salted peanuts or cashews for garnish, instead.

    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
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @enessman or tag #flavourandsavour!

    Try my other 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
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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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