A Wholesome, Vibrant Side Packed with Nutrients and Flavour
Indulge in the refreshing crunch and tantalising flavours of this Plant-Based Asian Slaw—a colourful, nutritious blend that brings together the very best of plant-based goodness. Featuring a medley of red and green cabbage, sweet apples, crisp red capsicum, earthy carrot, zesty red onion, and delicate celeriac, this slaw is high in fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. The fresh mint, spring onion, and mixed lettuce add aromatic freshness and complexity. At the same time, a sprinkle of celery seeds and finely chopped cashew nuts provides a satisfying crunch and healthy fats.
The creamy, tangy dressing—made with no-salt peanut sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, reduced-salt soy sauce, fresh ginger, sriracha, and a touch of maple syrup—ties everything together, delivering bold Asian-inspired flavours without excess sodium or additives.
Health Benefits
- Rich in Antioxidants: Red and green cabbage, apples, and capsicum are loaded with vitamins C, K, and powerful phytochemicals that help protect your body from inflammation and disease.
- High in Fibre: The combination of raw vegetables and fruit supports digestive health, helps you feel full, and promotes a healthy gut microbiome.
- Heart-Healthy Fats: Cashew nuts add monounsaturated fats, known for their cardiovascular benefits, and contribute a creamy texture without dairy.
- Low Sodium & Added Sugars: Using reduced-sodium soy sauce and a no-sodium peanut sauce helps keep sodium in check, while maple syrup provides natural sweetness in moderation.
- Boosts Immunity: Ingredients like ginger, mint, and fresh veggies are rich in immune-boosting compounds.
- Plant-Powered Protein: Nuts and peanut sauce provide a protein boost to this slaw, making it more satisfying and nourishing.
This Plant-Based Asian Slaw makes a delicious, colourful side for your favourite Asian-inspired mains, a topping for plant-based burgers or wraps, or a nutritious lunch on its own. Every bite is packed with fresh flavour and health-boosting ingredients, making it a smart and satisfying choice for wellness-focused eaters.
Plant-Based Asian Slaw
Ingredients
Slaw
- 2 cups red cabbage finely chopped
- 2 cups green cabbage finely chopped
- 1 red capsicum finely diced
- ½ cup mint finely diced
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 1 cup mixed lettuce finely chopped
- 1 carrot grated
- ½ cup celleriac grated
- 2 apples grated
- 1 spring onion finely chopped
- sprinkle of celery seeds
- ½ cup cashew nuts finely chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup no salt peanut sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
- ½ tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
Dressing
- Combine all the dressing ingredients into a bowl or jug and mix through till combined, if the peanut butter is too thick then microwave for 20 seconds, then combine, set aside in the fridge until the slaw is ready.
Slaw
- If you don't have a muzzalina knife, finely chop all vegetables. Then place them into a large bowl and toss through.
- If you do have a muzzalina knife, combine in a large bowl, then use the knife to finelly chop them more until the are a very fine.
- Slowly mix he dressing through the slaw, place back into the fridge until you are ready to serve.
