Thai Summer Napa Slaw Recipes

THAI SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine cabbages, cucumber, edamame, avocados, carrots and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

THAI CRUNCH SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing, combine all of the ingredients except for the cilantro in a blender and process until completely smooth. Add the cilantro and blend for a few seconds until the cilantro is finely chopped. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the salad, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. If serving right away, drizzle the peanut dressing over top and toss; otherwise, serve the dressing on the side so the salad doesn't get soggy.

THAI SUMMER NAPA SLAW

Steps:

• To prepare slaw, combine first 11 ingredients in a large bowl.
• To prepare dressing, combine juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
• Drizzle over slaw; toss well to coat. Serve immediately.

THAI CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, water, chili garlic sauce, and garlic.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat with dressing.
• Garnish with chopped peanuts, if desired.

THAI-INSPIRED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST AND NAPA SLAW

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix together rice, coconut, green onion, basil, cilantro, chili sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice and zest of 1 lime.
• Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to even thickness. Place equal amounts of rice mixture on each chicken breast half.
• Wrap chicken around filling; secure with wooden pick.
• In glass pie plate, mix together flour, zest of 1 lime, salt and pepper.
• In another plate, mix coconut milk and 2 tablespoons lime juice.
• In third plate, mix together peanuts, panko, black and white sesame seeds.
• Roll chicken breasts, one at a time, first in flour mixture; then in coconut milk mixture and finally, in peanut mixture, coating well.
• In shallow baking pan, arrange chicken, seam side down; place in 350°F oven.
• Bake 30 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Place slaw on serving platter.
• Remove wooden picks and add chicken to platter.
• Garnish with cucumber, lime and cilantro.
• Thai-style Slaw: In large bowl, mix together 3chunky peanut butter; seasoned rice vinegar; lime; and Thai chili. Stir in cilantro; basil; cabbage; cucumber, carrot, and onion. Refrigerate.

CREAMY SUMMER SLAW

Steps:

• Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set buttermilk dressing aside.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel broccoli stalk if skin is thick. Halve broccoli lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise, starting at crown. Toss broccoli, cabbage, scallions, sugar snap peas, 2 tablespoons chives, and reserved buttermilk dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Serve slaw topped with remaining 2 tablespoons chives.
• DO AHEAD: Slaw can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

QUICK AND EASY THAI STYLE COLESLAW

Steps:

• Pour the coleslaw mix into a large bowl. Pour in the lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, honey, and peanuts. Stir until well blended. If you have a bowl with a lid, put the lid on and shake thoroughly. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for a few hours, stirring or shaking occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend before serving.