Description
Asian Coleslaw with Sesame-Ginger Dressing is a delightful twist on the classic coleslaw, featuring a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables and a zesty sesame-ginger dressing. This salad is not only quick and easy to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but it also bursts with flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish for any meal. With its crunchy texture and healthy ingredients, this coleslaw will impress your guests and quickly become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 pounds cabbage (shredded)
- 2 carrots (peeled and shredded)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes and sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, Tamari, honey, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
- Add shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro to the dressing. Toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg