Asian Cabbage Slaw
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4.7
Asian Cabbage Slaw
Description
Asian Cabbage Slaw combines several crisp vegetables such as coleslaw mix, red cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and cilantro, offering a variety of textures and fresh flavors. The dressing is a blend of rice wine vinegar, vegetable and sesame oils, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, and freshly minced ginger and garlic, balancing tangy, savory, sweet, and nutty elements.
The slaw is tossed just before serving to maintain the crispness of the vegetables, though chilling it for at least 30 minutes softens the cabbage and blends the flavors more gently. The peanut butter gives the dressing a creamy texture without the use of mayonnaise, and the combination of seasoning ingredients adds depth.
This salad can accompany grilled or roasted meats, be served as a side dish at casual meals, or act as a refreshing contrast to spicy dishes. For best texture, it is suggested to consume the slaw the day it is made, as prolonged refrigeration may overly soften the vegetables.
Ingredients
For the slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix packaged
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 green onions chopped, bunch
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
For the dressing
- 6 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 5 Tablespoons peanut butter creamy
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons ginger root peeled and minced, fresh
- 3-4 garlic minced, cloves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, oils, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, red cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Toss with the dressing just before serving.
Notes
- After mixing, chill the slaw for at least 30 minutes to soften the cabbage slightly and meld flavors.
- Serve the slaw the day it’s made to enjoy optimal crispness and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2820IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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