Tantalizing Thai Slaw a.k.a. Holy Slaw

I call this “Holy Slaw” because it tastes so darn good. This really is filling enough for a meal, but it’s a great side with a veggie burger.

Serves 4 as a complete meal; serves 6 as a side

 

INGREDIENTS

1 small head green cabbage, shredded

½-1 whole head red cabbage, shredded

1 cup shredded carrot

½ red onion, sliced thinly

1 cup roasted, unsalted, peanuts

1 block (about 1 pound) extra firm or extra firm tofu

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1-2 teaspoons toasted or raw sesame seeds (black seeds would add beautiful color!)

½ cup chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)

1-2 tablespoons sesame oil for sautéing tofu (optional)

Orange Ginger Vinaigrette (see below)

 

DIRECTIONS

The tofu is optional, as this delicious salad is perfect on its own. Adding sautéed tofu will add some more flavor and texture. If adding the tofu, fry it up with a little sesame oil to make it nice and crispy. Let it cool and then add to the other ingredients. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Voila!

 

Orange Ginger Vinaigrette

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons grated ginger

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup toasted sesame oil (you could even do a little less than this if you want)

1 tablespoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

OIL-FREE VERSION: Sauté the tofu in a non-stick pan with no oil and eliminate the sesame oil from the vinaigrette.