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Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing That Steals the Show

Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing Magic

This Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing is a vibrant, quick, and healthy side dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage can substitute with more green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots or julienned bell peppers
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli florets or snap peas
  • 1 bunch green onions or chives
  • 2 cups crispy chow mein noodles or fried wonton strips or crispy rice or toasted nuts
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari tamari makes it gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup use maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil omit if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil like grapeseed oil or canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger or powdered ginger
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 unit juice of lime or lemon juice
  • optional sriracha or chili paste to taste
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or sunflower seeds as an alternative

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • food processor
  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by shredding the green and red cabbages using a sharp knife or a food processor for quick prep. Next, grate the carrots and chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Finally, slice the green onions thinly.
  2. In a medium bowl or jar, combine ¼ cup of rice vinegar, ¼ cup of soy sauce or tamari, 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil. Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 1 minced clove of garlic, and the juice of one lime. Whisk everything together vigorously until well blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, chopped broccoli, and sliced green onions. Pour the sesame dressing over the vegetable mixture and mix gently.
  4. Just before serving, sprinkle the crunchy chow mein noodles or fried wonton strips over the top.
  5. Finish off your slaw by lightly sprinkling sesame seeds across the top. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For maximum crunch, keep toppings separate until ready to serve. This slaw can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container without toppings.

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