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Home » Recipes » Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno Recipe

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno Recipe

July 25, 2017 Updated: July 21, 2019 By Julie Menghini 35 Comments

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Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture.  It's herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat. | HostessAtHeart.com

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture. It’s herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat.

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture.  It's herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat. | HostessAtHeart.com
Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe has something for everyone unless you’re looking for fat and calories. It’s not there!

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture.  It's herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat. | HostessAtHeart.comFor the last 3 years, John and I have joined with two other couples for a long weekend at Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, MO. We share a condo and rent a boat so we can enjoy the lake and jump in when we get hot. One thing we don’t do is a lot of cooking or anything that may resemble work!

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture.  It's herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat. | HostessAtHeart.comLike a lot of tourist areas, restaurant quality is very hit or miss. We found a couple we liked but more that we didn’t. So on the last night together we decided to grill steaks and to buy our sides at a local grocery store. When I say we, I don’t mean us girls. The guys took care of everything including grocery shopping. They did an amazing job and what I loved about it is in addition to buying what we requested, they came back with this slaw.

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture.  It's herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat. | HostessAtHeart.comI couldn’t get enough of it and knew I had to recreate it before it was just a memory. However, by the time I was finished, I had something totally different. I made this slaw two separate ways. In the first version, I used all green cabbage. If you’ve made slaws you know that they reduce in volume after they are allowed to sit for a bit. In the second version, I added purple cabbage, red onion, and another jalapeno. They were both delicious and you can choose your favorite. Since John loves a good kick he liked the second version.

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture.  It's herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat. | HostessAtHeart.com

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Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw With Jalapeno Recipe

Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe is full of flavors and texture.  It's herby, crunchy, slightly sweet with a subtle kick of heat.
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 12 people
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

Slaw

  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 14 oz bag of classic slaw mix
  • 14 oz bag of shredded purple cabbage
  • 2 jalapeno diced finely (use one if you don't like heat)
  • 1/4 cup thai basil chiffonade
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 3/4 cup cilantro chopped

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 2/3 cup orange juice I like fresh squeezed - not from concentrate
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt kosher
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Notes

For green slaw recipe don't include purple cabbage, onion and add only 1 jalapeno.  The dressing volume doesn't change.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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The slaw that I’d had didn’t have the Asian kick that this Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw does. I’ve never used Thai basil before but found a beautiful bundle that I couldn’t resist. It put a twist on this slaw that we just loved, and I paired the recipe to match. This dish would be a great addition to a great burger or your favorite Asian dish. Since I didn’t use any dairy, this dish is perfect for a make and take since it can sit out for your pot luck or picnic!

If you’re looking for a couple more salad ideas, here are a couple of my favorites!

Soba Noodle Salad

This Soba Noodle Salad is a great recipe to take to a potluck or for lunch at work. Add chicken or shrimp and you have a quick and delicious dinner. HostessAtHeart.com

 Asian Cabbage Slaw

The beautiful colors in this Asian Cabbage Salad make for a show stopper dish. The crunchy veggies and cashew nuts are tossed in a ginger sesame vinaigrette for one delicious salad | HostessAtHeart.com

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Comments

  1. Vidya Narayan says

    September 12, 2017 at 1:24 am

    Fresh flavors & ideal for the scorching heat in Mumbai.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      September 13, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Thank you, Vidya. It is really a fresh tasting salad!

      Reply
  2. ZazaCook says

    August 8, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    I have many good memories of the lake of the Ozarks! I love Missouri! Your salad looks so delicious, Julie:)

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      August 9, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you! We have a great time every time we go there.

      Reply
  3. Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl) says

    July 28, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    Great recipe.
    I’m in love with all the freshness happening here 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 31, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you so much, Pamela!

      Reply
  4. Misbah Mirza says

    July 28, 2017 at 1:55 am

    “slaw”

    Reply
  5. Misbah Mirza says

    July 28, 2017 at 1:54 am

    Live this slag and Love your beautiful pics

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 29, 2017 at 2:08 pm

      Thank you, Misbah!

      Reply
  6. Hadia says

    July 27, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    This is something I would really love to add to my salad repertoire! The dressing sounds absolutely wonderful, Julie

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 29, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you so much, Hadia! You’re so sweet.

      Reply
  7. Christine @ Christine's Pantry says

    July 27, 2017 at 11:34 am

    This slaw looks wonderful. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 29, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you Christine!

      Reply
  8. Caroline says

    July 27, 2017 at 7:46 am

    Sounds delicious! Definitely my kind of flavors.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 27, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Thank you Caroline! We loved it.

      Reply
  9. Lynn Elliott Vining says

    July 26, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Wow! Slaw with a kick!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 27, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Thank you Lynn! Definitely a nice kick to this one!

      Reply
  10. Loretta says

    July 26, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    What fresh, delicious and crispy flavors in this slaw Julie. Will definitely try the dressing too, the addition of citrus flavors, definitely adds a zing to it! The purple adds such a gorgeous splash of color.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 27, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Thank you Loretta! We really enjoyed this salad and I like the purple cabbage combo too.

      Reply
  11. Sumith says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    A delicious summer treat!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you s much, Sumith! It truly is!

      Reply
  12. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    July 25, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    This sounds awesome! It’s the perfect summer side–crunchy and refreshing! Love it!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you Kelsie! I love that it is cool on these hot days!

      Reply
  13. Sonal says

    July 25, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    Absolutely in love with this salad

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you Sonal! We really loved it and ate on it all week long.

      Reply
  14. Judith Graber says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    I love all kinds of slaw and I frequently have some version as a side with something grilled or maybe by itself for lunch. This recipe looks really tasty, especially the dressing. Thumbs up for 2 jalapenos! I have lots of regular basil but no Thai this year – I do miss having it for other recipes too 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you, Judi! I had never used Thai Basil before and can’t believe how different it is from sweet basil. I’ll definitely be using it again and love that it’s only 92 calories a serving.

      Reply
  15. Liz says

    July 25, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    Wonderful summer food, add some shredded chicken and call it a meal.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you, Liz! That would be an amazing meal.

      Reply
  16. Michele @ Bacon Fatte says

    July 25, 2017 at 11:09 am

    One of the best things about travel is that we often discover something new. Julie, this beautiful slaw sounds absolutely wonderful! I’ve Pinned it to two different boards and can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Thank you so much, Michele! I think as foodies we’re always creating or thinking of what we would create too.

      Reply
  17. Mimi says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:54 am

    This is wonderful. I love the oj in the dressing! A nice citrusy twist!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you Mimi! It was lite and flavorful too.

      Reply
  18. Healthy World Cuisine says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:33 am

    Love fresh Thai Basil. Your salad looks so crispy and delicious and perfect pairing with fish or meats. Are you growing your own Thai Basil? You most certainly will have to make GAI PAD KRAPOW, one of our favorites! Sharing, of course!

    Reply
    • Julie Menghini says

      July 26, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you so much Bobbi! I will definitely check out some Gai Pad Krapow. I’ve got some left and need recipes to use it.

      Reply

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