Description
Easy Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing is a refreshing, crisp salad that’s perfect as a side dish or a light meal. The cabbage provides the perfect crunch, while the sesame dressing offers a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. Toss in some other veggies for extra color and flavor, and you have a simple, healthy dish that’s a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple or a mix of both)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, and cilantro (if using).
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sesame dressing ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional, for spice)
- Pour the sesame dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and roasted peanuts (if desired) and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors marinate.
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter slaw, you can adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup in the dressing.
- For added crunch, you can also include sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, or crunchy chow mein noodles as toppings.
- This slaw can be made ahead of time, but it’s best served within a few hours to retain the crunch of the cabbage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg