Crunchy Cabbage Peanut Slaw

Crunchy peanuts mix with spicy jalapenos and a cool dressing for this refreshing slaw.

Makes: 6-8 servings
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 4 green onions
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound cabbage slaw mix (with carrots)
  • 1 sweet red pepper, sliced very thin
  • 1 cup peanuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, puree garlic, sugar, jalapeno, green onions, mayonnaise, oil, vinegar and salt until a smooth dressing consistency.
  2. Mix dressing and remaining ingredients together in a large bowl. 
  3. Serve immediately or peanuts will get soggy. Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories – 428, Fat – 36.8g, Dietary Fiber – 4.6g, Protein – 6.9g, Vitamin A – 42%, Vitamin C – 92%, Iron – 10%.

**Nutrition information is calculated using an online calorie calculator. Variations may exist. Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Tips & Notes

• Make the dressing ahead of time, and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.

• For a gluten-free version of this recipe, substitute white vinegar for the cider vinegar and make sure the mayonnaise is gluten-free and has not been contaminated with a used knife.

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