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Throw some Asian flair into your coleslaw and make this Thai slaw with creamy cashew curry dressing. Flavorful, fun, and a great addition to any BBQ. Paleo and vegan-friendly.

Throw some Asian flair into your coleslaw and make this Thai slaw with creamy cashew curry dressing. Flavorful, fun, and a great addition to any BBQ. Paleo and vegan-friendly.

How pumped are we that summer (officially) is right around the corner? I forget that summer doesn’t technically start until we’re well on our way into June. Thankfully we’ve had some great weather so far… not terribly hot during the day, and some cooler nights yet. At least in Michigan… How has the weather been for you?

Oh, I just realized I am assuming you all love summertime… Of course I know that not ALL of you are going to love summer, but generally speaking, it’s a pretty great season, right? Getting outdoors, the sunshine, hanging by the pool, the beach, boating, camping! I could go on and on because I do love summer.

Thai Slaw with Cashew Curry Dressing

Then of course we have the FOOD. Lots of backyard barbecues, gatherings, fresh produce, going for ice cream…

What’s not to love?

I love bringing big salad dishes to barbecues and summer gatherings because they’re typically quick, easy to throw together and HEALTHY. Yes, I will be that person who brings a salad, but more often than not I am bringing dessert too, so no worries.

Thai Slaw with Cashew Curry Dressing

Today we have Thai Slaw with creamy CASHEW CURRY DRESSING.  <- you will love. It is basically a larger portion of this sauce and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since.

What you Need

  • green cabbage
  • red cabbage
  • carrots
  • red bell pepper
  • scallions

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • cashew butter
  • red curry paste
  • coconut aminos
  • minced garlic
  • maple syrup (or honey)
  • coconut milk (other non-dairy milk will also work)

I went the route of chopping up the cabbage and shredding the carrots myself, because I feel like it is cheaper (?). But if you’re looking for something super duper quick, you can certainly buy the pre-shredded bags of cabbage and carrots, chop up a bell pepper real quick and this salad could be done in about five minutes!

Throw some Asian flair into your coleslaw and make this Thai slaw with creamy cashew curry dressing. Flavorful, fun, and a great addition to any BBQ. Paleo and vegan-friendly.
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Thai Slaw with Cashew Curry Dressing

Thai Slaw with Cashew Curry Dressing

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  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 8–10 1x
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Description

Throw some Asian flair into your coleslaw and make this Thai slaw with creamy cashew curry dressing. Flavorful, fun, and a great addition to any BBQ. Paleo and vegan-friendly.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage (small head)
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage (small head)
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • cashews for garnish

cashew curry dressing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl add cabbage, pepper, carrots, and scallions. Mix together and set aside bowl.
  2. In a small blender or food processor, combine ingredients for dressing and blend until thoroughly mixed.
  3. Stir in dressing and toss to coat, enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in fridge in airtight container.

  • Category: sides
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Keywords: BBQ sides, healthy slaw recipes, thai cashew dressing

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Throw some Asian flair into your coleslaw and make this Thai slaw with creamy cashew curry dressing. Flavorful, fun, and a great addition to any BBQ. Paleo and vegan-friendly.

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Grilled Corn Kale Salad — The Almond Eater

A hearty kale salad topped with grilled corn, red onions and a zesty chile lime dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for all your summer BBQ’s!

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Watermelon Cherry Popsicles — The Balanced Berry

These watermelon cherry popsicles could not be easier to make! They require only four simple ingredients, contain no added sugar and are refreshingly delicious. They’re the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.

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Grilled Peaches Over Vegan Ice Cream — In it 4 the Long Run

Each bite of these grilled peaches over vegan ice cream is like a little taste of summer. This simple vegan dessert is the perfect healthy treat to finish off an amazing BBQ.

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Let’s Chat

  • What is your favorite season?
  • What do you like (or dislike) most about summer?

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Comments

  2. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    Omg anything Thai makes me happy! My favorite season is definitely late spring/early summer, mostly because I’m a May baby haha! What I don’t like about summer is how FAST it flies by….trying to soak up all the fun I can get this year!

    ★★★★★

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  3. Allie @ Miss Allie's Kitchen says

    This looks sooo delish. I’m all about cabbage in any form, and with a Thai cashew curry dressing…yepppp! Love this for a summer BBQ, it’s hard to find new, fresh and healthy spins on a classic. This is really intentional, I think it’s great!

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  5. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    I’m totally the person who brings salad and dessert, too. Gotta have all the good stuff 😉 And this looks amazing! I’m currently obsessed with cashew butter, and I love this more savory application! I’ll definitely be trying this out!

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  6. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    This is totally a rainbow bowl of deliciousness!

    Summer is definitely my favourite season – and the season which I always seem to be happiest in! We get the best of both worlds in Australia because summer falls right in the middle of Christmas and holiday celebrations so it’s usually when we all have time off from work and get to spend lots of time with loved ones!

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  7. Beverley @ Born to Sweat says

    YUMMM. I am alll about the Thai salads – I try to make one every couple of weeks because they are so versatile and the dressing is always so creamy. I love that you used red curry paste in the dressing! sneaky sneaky

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    • Ashley says

      I get a little obsessed with one ingredient for a while and try to use it all the time, haha 😀 Sometimes I’ll just rub a bit on fish (along with other seasonings) before grilling it. Love curry.

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  10. Emily says

    The summer FOOD is one of the best parts of summer. And I love cabbage slaws. Sometimes, chopping it yourself gives it that pretty, rough chopped look. 🙂 Also, this is just BURSTING With color, even more than pre-chopped mix. We do get the mix sometimes from Costco, which is pretty nice especially for church potlucks.

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