Asian Coleslaw Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Asian Coleslaw Recipe
Description
This Asian Coleslaw features a crisp base of thinly shaved green and purple cabbage, complemented by carrot strips and red pepper slices for color and crunch. Roasted cashews add nutty flavor and texture, while mandarin segments offer juicy sweetness. Fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds enhance the aromatic profile. The dressing is a creamy blend of tahini mixed with mandarin orange juice, toasted sesame oil, and avocado oil, balanced with rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced ginger, and garlic to create a complex, slightly sweet and savory flavor. The dressing coats the vegetables evenly after shaking in a jar until creamy, making the slaw bright and richly flavored without overpowering the fresh ingredients.
The slaw is best served immediately to maintain its crisp texture, making it a great side dish or light salad to accompany Asian-inspired meals or grilled proteins. It brings a mixture of fresh, sweet, tangy, and nutty notes that complement a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Orange Sesame Dressing
- mandarin orange about ¼ cup, juice from 1 fruit
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ginger finely minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic finely minced
Easy Asian Coleslaw
- 1 lb cabbage try half purple and half green cabbage, thinly shaved
- 2 carrot sliced into thin strips - a mandolin works great for this
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup cashew roasted, salted
- 3 mandarin orange peeled and segmented
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a 2 cup glass jar and give it a good shake. It's ready to go when it's creamy. Note: if your tahini is very thick, mix it with the orange juice first then add the rest of the ingredients and shake.
- Place the cabbage, carrots, pepper, cashews, oranges, cilantro, and sesame seeds into a large salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the top and then toss with salad tongs. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 4461IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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