Description
Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Sesame Dressing is a fresh, vibrant salad made with green and red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and a savory sesame ginger dressing. This quick healthy slaw delivers bold flavor, satisfying crunch, and wholesome ingredients in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage thinly shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly shredded
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and thinly shred green and red cabbage and place into a large mixing bowl.
2. Shred carrots and slice red bell pepper and green onions.
3. Add vegetables and chopped cilantro to the bowl with cabbage.
4. In a small bowl whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, honey, ginger, garlic, lime juice and black pepper.
5. Pour the sesame dressing over the cabbage mixture.
6. Toss thoroughly until vegetables are evenly coated.
7. Sprinkle sliced almonds or roasted peanuts and sesame seeds over the slaw.
8. Toss gently again to distribute crunch evenly.
9. Let the slaw rest for 10 minutes to absorb the dressing.
10. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add shredded chicken, tofu or edamame for extra protein.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten free version.
- This slaw stays crisp in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g