Nutty Cole Slaw Nigella Lawson

Elevate your classic coleslaw game with Nigella Lawson’s Nutty Cole Slaw, a vibrant and flavor-packed twist on a beloved side dish. This recipe combines the crunch of finely shredded green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and nutty roasted peanuts, accented by the freshness of cilantro and spring onions. A creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, lime juice, and a hint of honey ties it all together, with ground ginger adding a subtle zing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a unique accompaniment to your favorite mains. Garnished with extra peanuts and cilantro, this coleslaw is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 small head Green cabbage
• 0.5 small head Red cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 4 stalks Spring onions
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts (unsalted)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green and red cabbage into fine shreds using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Finely slice the spring onions and chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and set aside a small handful for garnish. Add the rest to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 5

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetable and nut mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Transfer the coleslaw to a serving platter or bowl, garnish with the reserved roasted peanuts and a little extra cilantro for a colorful presentation.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1163 grams (1163.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1689

Total Fat 125.20g	161%
Saturated Fat 13.60g	68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 2861mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 124.40g	45%
Dietary Fiber 25.70g	92%
Total Sugars 49.80g
Protein 35.70g	71%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 452mg	35%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 2600mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.8%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 28.2%