Easy Green Wasabi Coleslaw Salad – vegan
This simple, make in minutes, spicy green wasabi coleslaw salad is everything coleslaw is about, plus a spicy hot wasabi twist. We’re working with big flavors – spicy wasabi, Luxe mayonnaise, tender grains, crunchy chopped cabbage, and loads of flavor. A must-serve coleslaw with a twist at any summer BBQ.
Jump to RecipeThe flavors of this green wasabi coleslaw with grains salad are about to blow your tastebuds away. It’s a spicy Asian flavored, coleslaw that takes traditional coleslaw to a whole new level of deliciousness. It’s fresh, it’s exciting, and it’s loaded with nutrients.
This spicy dreamboat Thai coleslaw salad features:
- Crunchy cabbage
- Edamame beans
- Bamboo shoots
- Sprouts
- Avocado
- Grains
- Spring onions
- And a wasabi dressing that will rock your world and tastebuds
Vegan Sprouts salad
There are so many tasty sprouts in this world and I’m on a mission to taste them all. And create tasty recipes containing sprouts. Because sprouts are like jam-packed little bites of nutrient-dense crispy salads where the vitamins have been condensed into every bite. It’s a super crispy, flavorful, and vitamin-packed vegetable…and it’s amazing in salads.
You can use any type of sprouts you prefer in this tasty sprouts wasabi coleslaw salad. You one or two, or even three different types of sprouts to add extra color and flavors to your salad. Some of my favorites are:
- Lentil sprouts.
- Pea sprouts.
- Chickpea sprouts.
- Mung bean sprouts.
- Soybean sprouts.
- Adzuki bean sprouts.
How to make creamy coleslaw the easy way
By now you probably know I like creating easy recipes with bold flavors. That’s partly because I ADORE food, and partly because I feel like I’m always low on time. But even though I’m low on time I still want delicious food that’s also as nutritious as possible. This salad checks all those boxes and more.
My easy wasabi coleslaw requires a minimum of effort. It uses canned bamboo shoots, already prepared edamame beans (I buy mine frozen and always have a bag in the freezer just ready and waiting), sprouts that are fresh and ready to use, a
How to make the best easy vegan wasabi dressing
This easy wasabi dressing is so creamy and delicious that I just want to put it on everything. Use it as a salad dressing,
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise, or regular mayonnaise if you prefer
- 2 tbsp wasabi
- 1 tsp miso paste
- A tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
Making Vegan creamy Wasabi dressing
Making creamy Wasabi dressing is so easy and absolutely delicious.
- In a small bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise, wasabi, miso paste, lemon juice, and sweet chili sauce until everything is combined into a creamy wasabi dressing.
How to store Vegan Wasabi dressing
You can easily make vegan wasabi dressing in advance and keep it stored in a clean sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
How to make easy Asian Wasabi Coleslaw
- Step 1. Shred or julienne cut your cabbage, and slice all the vegetables.
- Step 2. Grab a salad bowl and pour in the sliced cabbage, edamame beans, sliced avocados, sprouts, sliced bamboo shoots, cooked grains, and spring onions.
- Step 3. Drizzle wasabi mayonnaise over the salad and toss to coat all the vegetables with dressing.
- Step 4. Serve and enjoy.
What to serve with this easy vegan coleslaw recipe:
- Kidney bean skewers
- Vegan Gluten-free Brisket
- Vegan Cauliflower BBQ Wings
- Easy Vegan BBQ Corn Ribs
- Easy Creamy BBQ Potato Salad
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Sprouts work great in salads. They are crispy, fresh, and packed with vitamins.
You can use any type of sprouts in a salad. I like to use
– Lentil sprouts.
– Pea sprouts.
– Chickpea sprouts.
– Mung bean sprouts.
– Soybean sprouts.
– Adzuki bean sprouts.
Yes, coleslaw can easily be made in advance making it a great choice for potlucks and get-togethers. Just store it in a refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Yes. Vegan mayonnaise works really well in coleslaw.
There are a lot of good vegan mayonnaise options on the market. Here’s a quick rundown of the top 5 best vegan mayonnaise options on the market:
– Best overall vegan mayo: Thrive Market Vegan Mayonnaise
– Vegan mayonnaise with avocado oil: Chosen foods classic vegan Mayo
– One of the most popular: Veganaise
– Hellman’s Vegan Végétale Mayo
– Sir Kensington’s Special Vegan Mayo
Green wasabi coleslaw with grains salad
Ingredients
Wasabi Dressing
- ¼ cup Vegan Mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise, if you prefer
- 2 tbsp Wasabi
- 1 tsp Miso Paste Vegan
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
Coleslaw
- ½ cup Green Cabbage Sliced
- 1 cup Edamame Beans fresh or frozen
- 2 Avocados Sliced
- ½ cup Bean Sprouts or mixed sprouts
- ½ cup Canned Bamboo Shoots sliced
- ½ cup Cooked Grains Can be brown rice, wild rice, or other grains
- 1-2 Spring Onions Sliced
Instructions
For the dressing
- In a small bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise, wasabi, miso paste, lemon juice, and sweet chili sauce until everything is combined into a creamy wasabi dressing.
Making the Coleslaw
- Shred or julienne cut your cabbage, and slice all the vegetables.
- Grab a salad bowl and pour in the sliced cabbage, edamame beans, sliced avocados, sprouts, sliced bamboo shoots, cooked grains, and spring onions.
- Drizzle wasabi mayonnaise over the salad and toss to coat all the vegetables with dressing.Serve and enjoy.
