Red Cabbage Slaw with Peanuts and Cilantro

It is almost Fathers Day Weekend which means Summer Slaw season! This red cabbage slaw with peanuts and cilantro is a wonderful version with Asian inspired flavors. 

How to pick a red cabbage at the grocery store? Here are some things to look for:

Look for Firmness: Choose a cabbage that feels heavy for its size and is firm to the touch. Avoid ones that feel soft or have blemishes.

Check the Leaves: The leaves should be tightly packed and crisp. Avoid cabbages with wilted or yellowing leaves.

Color: Red cabbage should have vibrant, deep purple-red color, perfect for making slaw. The outer leaves may have a darker hue compared to the inner ones.

Size: Size can vary, but typically smaller to medium-sized cabbages tend to be more tender.

Stem: The stem should be intact and not dried out.

The dish was introduced to the United States by Dutch immigrants. Red cabbage slaw quickly became popular, and it is now a staple of many American meals. It is served as a side dish with barbecue, fried chicken, and other American favorites. There are many different variations of coleslaw, but the most common type is made with shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Some people also add other ingredients to their coleslaw, such as carrots, celery, onions, or apple.

Here is me making this on the Jason Show

 

My favorite version of coleslaw is made with red cabbage. I love how this particular type of cabbage offers such beautiful color while also providing a sturdy salad base for Summer picnics that won’t wilt in the hot sun. This slaw made from red cabbage is sans mayo, too so it can sit out a bit longer in the heat.

Try this salad alongside grilled chicken, Steak, or plank salmon for your Father’s Day gathering, or try these Honey Roasted Garlic Thighs. Arrange the slaw on the outside of a platter with your favorite rice in the center, and top with the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds!

Try serving this Slaw with these other dishes:

• Pork Steak, accompanied by delicious red cabbage slaw.
• Tomahawk Steak
• Ribeye Steak with this Rib-Eye Rub
• Perfect Roast Chicken
• Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin

Or make these Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs

Ingredients  

• 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs skin on or skin off is fine
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic microplaned
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• juice of half a lime

Instructions 

• In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, honey, soy sauce, salt and crushed red pepper flakes with the juice of half a lime.
• Add the marinade to the chicken in a ziploc bag and let it marinate for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill chicken, covered, for 5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.