Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing
A vibrant, deliciously textured salad featuring fresh cabbage, carrots, and a nutty sesame dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, and green onions. Toss gently to blend.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Let the slaw sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, top with sesame seeds for added crunch.
- Enjoy the slaw chilled or at room temperature!
Notes
Make this slaw ahead of time for optimal flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid dressing it too early to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
