Thai Slaw with Peanut and Lime Dressing

Something I make often is this Thai Slaw with Peanut and Lime Dressing. In this salad Crisp Cabbage, Carrots and gang are smothered in a delicious rich peanut butter dressing. 

Everyone loves a good coleslaw right? I didn't for a long time. Mayo laden coleslaw makes me want to gag and I have never really taken to it. However, I love a shredded cabbage slaw that has a nice zingy dressing, kinda like this one.

As ever when using Peanut Butter, I would recommend Pip and Nut or even better? Make your own. Other nut butters would also work but I find peanut butter works best in this recipe. I know that people talk about peanut butter negatively sometimes but that is because most peanut butters on the shelves, is loaded with sugar. The one I use isn't and is unbelievably delicious. Like I could eat the whole tub delicious. By the way, I was actually shocked when I learnt hat Peanuts aren’t nuts and they are actually legumes but hey I love them whatever they are.

So this salad is a spin on a traditional crisp cabbage slaw. The Thai style peanut sauce is divine and makes the best dressing. I love how colourful this salad is. I love all the different textures and flavours too. This is the perfect side dish at gatherings. It is quick and easy to make too which always makes any recipe instantly more appealing.

The bright rainbow of veggies here make for a nutritional powerhouse of a salad and deliver a huge dose of antioxidants.

I know the list of ingredients looks long but please don’t let that discourage you. The great thing about this recipe is that it makes use of all the prepared vegetables available at the supermarket today, like shredded coleslaw, grated carrots etc. Salads like this where you can just chuck a load of pre shredded veg together, are perfect for days when you can't be asked or are tired.