Asian Cabbage Slaw
A crunchy and flavorful Asian-inspired slaw made with shredded green and red cabbage, carrots, and a tangy sesame-soy dressing.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, if desired.
Notes
- Make ahead: Slaw can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- For extra heat, stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.
- Variation: Substitute napa cabbage for green cabbage or add thinly sliced bell pepper for color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 125g)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Asian cabbage slaw, Asian slaw, cabbage salad, sesame slaw