Description
Prepare a crunchy, refreshing Asian-style coleslaw using a homemade sesame ginger dressing. This salad is simple to make and works well as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage (Napa or green mix)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, and cilantro.
- Pour the prepared sesame dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss all ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
- Cover the bowl and chill the coleslaw in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- You can add 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
- This slaw tastes best when served cold.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0