Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno Recipe
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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.
Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw with Jalapeno recipe has something for everyone unless you’re looking for fat and calories. It’s not there!
Not long ago, we joined friends for a weekend get-away. When we getaway, we don’t do is a lot of cooking or anything that may resemble work!
Like a lot of tourist areas, restaurant-quality is very hit or miss. However, we had a meal that I just knew was going to have me playing mad scientist in the kitchen as soon as I got back home.
We had a slaw with one of our meals that came almost as an after thought. However, it was so fresh and flavorful with a kick that we wouldn’t soon forget.
By the time our experiment was over, however, we had something totally different.
We 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.
They were equally delicious in my opinion.
Since John loves a good kick he liked the second version.
What is Thai Basil?
When a recipe calls for Basil, it’s generally referring to sweet basil. Thai Basil has a licorice flavor that works beautifully in Asian Salad Recipes. It’s also a very pretty herb with greens and tints of purple.
Thai Basil is readily available in most Asian markets and I’ve found the plants easy to grow.
We used Thai Basil in our Thai Basil Chicken recipe. It’s over-the-top delicious!
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Entries to serve Thai Basil Salad with
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 potluck or picnic!
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Thai Basil Cabbage Slaw With Jalapeno Recipe
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
Instructions
- Combine all of the salad ingredients.
- Mix dressing ingredients together. Dress the salad ingredient and stir until just combined. I apply just enough to coat the salad but not to drench it.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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We love to travel. Where is your favorite place to go to decompress and to just have a great time?
Fresh flavors & ideal for the scorching heat in Mumbai.
Thank you, Vidya. It is really a fresh tasting salad!
I have many good memories of the lake of the Ozarks! I love Missouri! Your salad looks so delicious, Julie:)
Thank you! We have a great time every time we go there.
Great recipe.
I’m in love with all the freshness happening here 🙂
Thank you so much, Pamela!
“slaw”
Live this slag and Love your beautiful pics
Thank you, Misbah!
This is something I would really love to add to my salad repertoire! The dressing sounds absolutely wonderful, Julie
Thank you so much, Hadia! You’re so sweet.
This slaw looks wonderful. Delicious!
Thank you Christine!
Sounds delicious! Definitely my kind of flavors.
Thank you Caroline! We loved it.
Wow! Slaw with a kick!
Thank you Lynn! Definitely a nice kick to this one!
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.
Thank you Loretta! We really enjoyed this salad and I like the purple cabbage combo too.
A delicious summer treat!
Thank you s much, Sumith! It truly is!
This sounds awesome! It’s the perfect summer side–crunchy and refreshing! Love it!
Thank you Kelsie! I love that it is cool on these hot days!
Absolutely in love with this salad
Thank you Sonal! We really loved it and ate on it all week long.
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 🙂
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.
Wonderful summer food, add some shredded chicken and call it a meal.
Thank you, Liz! That would be an amazing meal.
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.
Thank you so much, Michele! I think as foodies we’re always creating or thinking of what we would create too.
This is wonderful. I love the oj in the dressing! A nice citrusy twist!
Thank you Mimi! It was lite and flavorful too.
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!
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.