This Coleslaw with Roasted Red Pepper is a spicy, slightly sweet alternative to ordinary coleslaw. Vibrant and colorful, it’s a party of flavors in your mouth!
Coleslaw with Roasted Red Pepper
This Coleslaw with Roasted Red Pepper is so colorful and delicious and a nice break from regular coleslaw. Tangy Gorgonzola cheese and spicy roasted red peppers mixed into finely shredded cabbage is a perfect side for chicken or pork. All of the flavors blend well together so you get a nice crunch from the cabbage, a creamy, tangy bite from the cheese and unique roasted red pepper flavor. Whenever I bring this to a picnic or family dinner, it disappears so fast!
Inspired by Kona Grill’s Red Pepper Coleslaw
One of my favorite things to get at Kona Grill is their chicken satay appetizer because it comes with this amazing red pepper coleslaw. I am addicted to the stuff, it is a little spicy and a little sweet and just all around so good. It has gorgonzola cheese and roasted red peppers mixed in to finely shredded cabbage with a slightly spicy coleslaw sauce that is to die for. I remember the first time that we ordered this we were fighting over the last bites of this coleslaw. Now when I go, if we don’t get the chicken satay I still ask for a side of this tasty slaw.
What are Roasted Red Peppers?
Roasted red peppers are quite literally red peppers that have been roasted and slightly charred in the oven. You can buy jars of roasted red peppers at the grocery store or make your own at home! Roast them yourself by slicing up a red pepper (you can roast any kind of peppers this way, not just red) and placing them on a cookie sheet about four inches under the broiler. Roast them at 450 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until they’re slightly blackened and the skins have collapsed. Once you remove them from the oven, let them cool slightly, then peel the skins off and throw them away. You can add these delicious peppers to salads, pasta dishes or sandwiches. They’re so yummy!
More Scrumptious Side Dish Recipes
This coleslaw dish pairs beautifully with our Chicken Satay recipe or our Cajun Chicken Po’ Boy Sandwiches. Try a few of our other delicious side recipes for dinner:
- Best Potato Salad Ever
- Mom’s Traditional Macaroni Salad
- Waldorf Salad
- Italian Pasta Salad
- KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe
- Greek Salad
How to Make Coleslaw with Roasted Red Pepper
Ingredients
- 4 c. cabbage finely shredded
- 1/4 c. carrot shredded, optional
- 1/4 c. roasted red peppers finely chopped
- 1/4 c. gorgonzola cheese crumbled
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. sriracha hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the dressing ingredients then stir in the remaining ingredients until the cabbage is thoroughly coated.
- Chill for at least on hour.
- To serve, top with extra roasted red pepper slices and gorgonzola cheese crumbles.
Equipment
- Outdoor Barbecue Grill
Nutrition
Diana says
What are great-sounding recipe, I haven’t had peppers in my coleslaw.
Sam says
What an interesting take on coleslaw! I can’t wait to try it with my family!
Robin says
I love the addition of peppers in this recipe! YUMMY!
Linda says
The roasted red peppers and sriracha in the sauce did it for me. This has such a nice spicy edge to it that I would pair it with almost anything. I had it with fish and chips and it was the perfect side. Gotta make more next time!
CR says
The real coleslaw does not have gorgonzola. It has white cheddar cheese.
Angie M says
How have I never noticed Gorgonzola in this! I’m the same way; every time we go to Kona I have to get the satay, and that slaw is a big big part of the reason. I don’t even like coleslaw typically! Have you ever tried to make their teriyaki dipping sauce that’s served with the satay?
Echo says
I haven’t tried making their teriyaki sauce, but that’s a great idea for an upcoming recipe. Stay tuned!
Liz says
Yum – thank you.