Easy Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing for a Flavorful Twist!
A refreshing and crunchy Asian cabbage slaw tossed in a delicious sesame dressing, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and sesame seeds to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.
- Let the slaw sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding sliced almonds or peanuts.
- This slaw can be made a day in advance; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing to your taste by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg