Asian Slaw with Sweet Peanut Dressing

Sometimes it can be difficult to find different healthy and easy side dishes- I mean, how many times a week can we eat brown rice, quinoa, couscous, or simple veggies?  So when I decided to make Sesame Chicken, I knew this was my chance.  And then I came across an Asian Slaw recipe from Once Upon a Chef, and let me just say, YUM!!

I changed a few things around, but used the recipe as something to go off of-- I find myself doing this more often as I get more comfortable in the kitchen-- it's actually really fun!! The recipe made so much that we had  two servings with our dinner, brought leftovers to girl's night, turned it into a salad for lunch the next day, AND enough for Dr. J and I to snack on over the next two days.

I will DEFINITELY be making this for future parties too! SO simple and healthy, and please believe me when I tell you, it's so delicious, you won't be able to put your fork down.

Asian Slaw with Sweet Peanut Dressing

(Recipe adapted from: Once Upon a Chef)

What's In It? 

Dressing:
-1/4 cup honey
-1/4 cup vegetable oil
-1/4 cup rice vinegar
-1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
-1 tsp sesame oil
-1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
-1/4 tsp salt
-1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
-1 ½ cloves garlic, minced (=1 ½ tsp prepared minced garlic)

Slaw:
-4 cups shredded coleslaw (you can buy this in a pre-made package at your grocery store; I found mine in the produce section with the other pre-made salad bags)
-2 ½ cups shredded carrots
-1 red bell pepper, chopped
-1 ½ cup shelled edamame, cooked
-1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
-1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, whole
-2/3 cup fresh cilantro, lightly chopped

How Do I Make It?
Combine all ingredients for dressing in a small bowl.  Whisk until the peanut butter is dissolved in the other liquids.  Put aside.

Mix all of the slaw ingredients in a large bowl (use the largest you have!).  Add the dressing and toss.  Cover with saran wrap or tin foil and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. It's best when it's really cold!

Are there any other ingredients you'd throw in the mix? I always love getting new ideas!