Thai Peanut Broccoli Slaw

MOVE OVER COMFORT FOOD AND SAY HELLO TO THE VIBRANT, COLORFUL DISHES OF SPRING

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPH YLINDSAY SELLIN; ARNP, RD

SPRING IS NEAR! Move over comfort food, soups, and your trusty slow cooker, and say hello to light, vibrant, and flavorful dishes!

This Thai Peanut Broccoli Slaw Salad is quick and easy to throw together, even with the homemade peanut sauce (store-bought peanut sauce would make it super easy!). It requires no cooking too, even better for effortless weeknight dinners. Plus you can swap the salad’s ingredients based on what you have in the fridge to make so many different combinations!

If one of your resolutions for 2020 was to eat less animal products and more plant-based meals, this vegan salad will help you meet those goals too. Despite being vegan AND a salad, this dish is really satisfying thanks to the satiating peanut sauce and the volume in the salad. This colorful salad willbe a feast for the eyes!

THAI PEANUT BROCCOLI SLAW WITH TOFU (MAKES 6 SERVINGS)

SALAD INGREDIENTS

+ 1 12 oz package broccoli slaw

+ 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage

+ 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

+ 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish

+ 1 cup chopped green onions

+ 1 package extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

+ 2 Tbsp chopped peanuts, for garnish

THAI PEANUT SAUCE INGREDIENTS

+ 1/2 cup natural peanut butter

+ 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce (or Tamari)

+ 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

+ 1 tsp fish sauce (or more soy sauce if vegan)

+ 1 tsp sesame oil

+ 1 tsp sriracha

+ 1 tsp sugar

+ Juice of 1 lime

+ 1 Tbsp grated ginger

+ 2 garlic cloves, minced

+ Water (*I use about 3 Tbsp)

DIRECTIONS

01 Remove tofu from package and slice into 1-inch cubes. Press cubes between two clean towels to extract as much moisture as possible.

02 In a large bowl, combine tofu with the rest of the salad ingredients, toss to combine.

03 In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together all of the peanut sauce ingredients except the water. Then whisk in water 1-2 Tbsp at a time to your desired consistency.

04 Taste sauce and adjust ingredients as needed - more sriracha, soy sauce, sugar, etc.

05 Pour sauce over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.

06 Garnish with extra cilantro leaves & chopped peanuts.