Name: Asian Slaw with Basil Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1½ teaspoons garlic, (minced); 1½ teaspoons chili paste; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger pulp; 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 4 cups green cabbage (or combination or red and green) (washed and dried, finely sliced ); 1½ cups red bell pepper, (washed and dried, thinly sliced); ½ cup red onion, (thinly sliced); 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, (washed and dried, finely chopped)

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Spicy Asian Slaw with Basil is quick and easy to make and is packed with incredibly delicious, super fresh Asian flavors. This sweet and spicy coleslaw is perfect for a side, first course or vegan entrée salad.

Spicy Asian Slaw with Basil is a vegan coleslaw that’s slightly crunchy, a little bit sweet, subtly spicy, and super fresh and delicious.

I make this year round and serve it with so many different things — from grilled steak and fish tacos, to burgers and tofu dishes.

Ingredients for Spicy Asian Slaw

cabbage (green or combination of red and green)
red bell pepper
red onion
fresh basil
unseasoned rice vinegar
lemon juice
sugar
garlic
chili paste
ginger pulp
grapeseed or vegetable oil

How to Make it

– In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, chili paste, and ginger together.
– Gradually whisk in the oil.
– In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers, onion and basil.
– Add the desired amount of dressing to the slaw and mix.

(More detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Can you make it ahead?

While this is quick and easy enough that you can put it together just twenty minutes or so before you want to serve it, it only gets better with time.
The longer it marinates, the more delicious it is.
I wouldn’t add the dressing more than 4 hours ahead. You can mix all of the other ingredients together up to a day ahead — just wrap it well and keep it refrigerated.

Recipe Tip

The cabbage will begin to soften after the dressing is mixed in, so if you prefer it with more crunch, add the dressing to the coleslaw as close to serving it as possible.

Serving Suggestions

This Spicy Asian Slaw with Basil is a great first course or side dish.
Add tofu or chicken, and it’s an amazing, hearty entrée.
It’s fabulous when added to a sandwich or burger.
I love this Asian slaw for fish tacos.
And it’s so delicious alongside grilled steak, chicken or fish.
Try rolling it into a tortilla for a delicious wrap with deli meats.
And you can even try topping a bowl of chili with it. (That might sound unusual, but I’ve done it, and I’m telling you, it’s so good.)

I hope you enjoy every last bite of this delicious Spicy Asian Slaw with Basil.

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Asian slaw in a bright blue ceramic bowl painted with colorful flowers.

Asian Slaw with Basil Recipe

Valentina K. Wein

Spicy Asian Slaw Recipe with Basil is quick and easy to make and is packed with incredibly delicious, super fresh Asian flavors. This sweet and spicy coleslaw is perfect for a side, first course or vegan entrée salad.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 20 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Asian

Servings

Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients

For the dressing

4 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons garlic, minced
1½ teaspoons chili paste
1 teaspoon fresh ginger pulp
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil

For the slaw

4 cups green cabbage (or combination or red and green) washed and dried, finely sliced
1½ cups red bell pepper, washed and dried, thinly sliced
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, washed and dried, finely chopped

Instructions

For the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the lemon juice, sugar, garlic, chili paste and ginger. Once it's blended, gradually whisk in the oil. Set aside.

For the slaw

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers, onion and basil.

Assembly

Add the desired amount of dressing to the slaw, mix and serve.

Notes

Calorie count is only an estimate.

Keywords summer picnics, pretty salads, Asian side dishes

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