Pickle Peanut Slaw | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Slaw Base:
• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 large carrots, julienned or shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• For the Pickle Element:
• 3/4 cup dill pickles, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons pickle brine (from jar)
• 1/4 cup quick-pickled red onions
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• For the Peanut Dressing:
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, smooth
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
• 2-3 tablespoons warm water (to thin as needed)
• For the Crunchy Topping:
• 3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons crispy fried shallots
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional, for visual contrast)
• Protein Options (optional):
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 8 oz firm tofu, pressed and diced (vegetarian option)
• 8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped