The most frequently viewed recipe on my blog by a mile is Thai Chicken Slaw, an Asian style coleslaw recipe that I posted almost 2 years ago. Its fresh, crunchy and full of flavor and I make it often. It was on my menu list for the holiday weekend, but I forgot chicken when I went to what I swore was my last trip to the grocery store so just went with what I had in the fridge and created a new version of one of my favorite dishes. I substituted shrimp for chicken and added mango, avocado and cilantro to the shredded cabbage. I had a partial head of cabbage so used that, but a bag of cabbage slaw from the market works as well if not better. The cabbage mixture can be assembled a few hours ahead. Add shrimp, fruit and dressing just before serving.
One of the nice things about this recipe is that there are no set rules. Add a little more of one thing, less of another. Barbecued pork can be substituted for the shrimp, use cashews instead of peanuts, add pineapple instead of mango.
It sounds like we are finally going to get some summer-like weather around here this week. I haven’t even planted my flower pots yet and plan today to buy my red geraniums, white petunias and blue lobelia if I can get anywhere near my local garden center. We are definitely coming into salad season and I hope you will give this recipe a try. It’s so versatile and easy to assemble. Add some crusty bread, a little dessert and a nice white wine and you have a delicious meal that will get rave reviews
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Asian Shrimp, Mango and Avocado Slaw
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups shredded cabbage
- 1-2 carrots, julienned or grated
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 pound shrimp,cooked
- ½ mango, peeled and diced
- ½ avocado, diced
Asian Vinaigrette Dressing
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- juice of l lime
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil or to taste
- ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce or to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- ½ cup oil
Instructions
Slaw
- Combine ingredients and lightly mix. Cover and chill for at least an hour.
Dressing
- Combine all ingredients except oil. Slowly whisk in oil.
- Just before serving the slaw mix in dressing 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time to desired taste.
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What a beautifully refreshing summer salad..There's something so appealing visually..about Shrimps to me.
Such bright, crisp, beckoning flavors…this dish sounds amazing!
That slaw sounds so much better than a traditional one. I love the versatility with the different meats or fruits. I definitely want to try this recipe!
Cathy, your slaw rocks! Wow. The fresh colors, the array of textures and flavors. Delicious.
Velva
Oh, this is just screaming at me to make it! It looks lovely! 🙂
This looks amazing, Cathy, and I am really glad to know it originally started with chicken because I am allergic to shellfish. Bookmarking and will make this one very soon, looks delicious.
This is such a refreshing salad Cathy! Can't wait to give it a try.
It's already turned to summer here. HOT.
Very beautiful slaw!
Cathy, delicious! I can taste it. And guess what I just harvested? fresh cabbage. Since I used our last avocados last night for chicken quesadillas, guess I'll have to make a run to the store. Thanks.
What a beautiful salad. So colourful.
Ann
I can easily understand why this salad would be a favorite. In fact it's got all of my favorite flavors in it. What more could I want? I'm off to check out the chicken version now.
Sam
Oh that looks refreshing and delicious! I don't know why, but I am not getting updates on my blog when your blog posts. Grrr. I just read back and got all caught up. The market pics are fabulous. And I had to laugh at the parking post in Paris. I have been to Italy, it is the same way there too. So funny! So glad you are posting, as I have been missing you!
Cathy,
I'm back. I just figured out something really neat. Instead of bookmarking this recipe or copying it off, I emailed it to myself. Now I have a link to it in my files and it only took a second. How easy is that?
Oh my we may have to try that this week. Temps are really hot here!
I'm not a seafood eater but I do love Shrimp Cocktail. Would that kind of shrimp be good in this delicious sounding salad? What a cool and refreshing meal this would be on a hot, dry, dusty West Texas kind of day.:)
This is perfect for the summer! Pls Cathy can you suggest any substitute for shrimps?
I must say Cathie, you are so origina! I love trying something like this. Love that shrimp that is included; perfect for summer.
Rita
I like things like that where you can improvise. I find recipes, except for baked goods, diminishes the creativity.
This looks so fresh and crisp!
my next grocery trip, i'm buying the ingredients to this salad, it looks incredible!!
Love the combination of flavors here! So colorful and full of all things summer!
Looks so refreshing…Love the idea of the shrimp!!
This sounds perfect for warm weather! I think the shrimp are perfect for this and the dressing sounds wonderful with a little 'kick' to it. We are finally starting to warm up here too 🙂
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That looks so good, I think the light dressing would taste perfect with this salad!
I like the shrimp even better than the chicken, Cathy! And the mango sets it off perfectly. A lovely summer salad!
Oh, I'd make it in a heartbeat if my version looked as good as yours! Those pix are sensational!!
Have a great day!!
Oh Cathy… it looks truly mouthwatering! Nicely done my friend.
Looks great Cathy and I'm picking our first cabbage tomorrow and will have to try this. Thanks for the dressing choices. Fly on down here and I'm treat you to some summer weather.
I can see why this is a popular recipe. I'm glad you shared it, because I missed the original one. Summer is weird for us. It's raining!
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This sounds perfect for a summer's lunch on the patio – especially if you add the bread and wine as you suggest. Thanks, Cathy! This is sure to go over very well at my house.
Your photos just get better and better. Yum this looks fabulous!
What great weather for the market this weekend! 😉
Hi Cathy, my first time here. This Asian slaw looks fantastic! I like your creamy Asian dressing. Never thought of combining mayo with soy sauce and ginger. The other recipe that I spotted is your potato, walla walla onions, and gruyere galette which I hope to try soon.
Mom, this looks absolutely amazing! What great pictures too. Great job!!!
Cathy! This looks fantastic! I just discovered your blog and found your "about me" section quite interesting – yes, our gebrannte mandeln rock! 😉 All the best from Germany!
Oh my, yes, this looks fantastic. That last picture with bits of the vinaigrette sticking to that gorgeous, perfectly cooked shrimp was amazing.
This looks delicious and so colorful! I like the crunchy slaw.
~Judy
What a beautiful dish…love these flavors! This dressing is delightful and with the creamy avocado and crunch from the cabbage, lovely 🙂
I made this salad and it was great. Can’t wait to make it again.
Oh boy, does this look and sound incredible. Yum.
Beautiful photography, and a very very new interesting combo: shrimp, mango AND avocado? In a coleslaw? Wow!:) We really have to try that. It’s perfect now that the summer is so close and the BBQ season has started:)
Great work!
Panos and Mirella