Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing
A fresh and vibrant Asian slaw that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head of green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 small head of purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, grated carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Before serving, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To maintain crunch, store dressing separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: slaw, salad, vegan, Asian, cabbage