Spciy Thai Basil Slaw
A crunchy, citrusy, herb-forward slaw with just the right amount of heat. It’s the kind of side dish that steals the show—fresh, bright, and comes together in 10 minutes flat.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Slaw
- 1 14 oz bag coleslaw mix
- 1` cup cucumber diced in ¼-inch pieces
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 serrano pepper seeds removed and finely sliced (sub 1–2 jalapeños depending on your heat preference)
- ¼ cup Thai basil roughly chopped (or sub regular basil if you can't find Thai basil)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
For the Dressing
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- juice of 2 oranges
- juice of ½ lemon
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 Tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce if you prefer)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
For Topping
- ~1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or Everything But the Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, cucumber, red onion, serrano pepper, Thai basil, and cilantro
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the sesame oil, citrus juices, zest, coconut aminos, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until fully combined
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss until everything is evenly coated
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or EBTB seasoning over the top and serve immediately, or chill for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld