Asian Slaw
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Asian Slaw
Description
Asian Slaw features a mix of shredded green and purple cabbage, thinly sliced bell peppers, shredded carrots, green onions, cilantro, and toasted sliced almonds. The combination creates a diverse texture ranging from crisp freshness in the cabbages and peppers to tender notes from the carrots and almonds' crunch. The dressing blends vegetable oil, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, salt, and pepper, delivering a harmonious balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. After tossing the dressing with the vegetables and nuts, toasting sesame seeds on top adds a nutty accent.
This slaw can be served immediately to retain maximum crunch or refrigerated for up to four hours to allow the flavors to marry further without wilting excessively. Garnishing with extra green onion and cilantro leaves adds freshness and visual appeal.
The use of both red and yellow bell peppers enhances the color vibrancy of the dish, and shredding the cabbage finely provides a tender but crisp mouthfeel. Pre-shredded vegetables may be substituted for convenience. The dressing ingredients can be whisked by hand, making it straightforward to prepare alongside assembling the salad.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 3 cups green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 3/4 cup bell pepper thinly sliced, red, yellow or a combination of colors
- 1/4 cup green onion plus more for garnish if desired, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish if desired, leaves
- 1/2 cup almonds toasted, sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated, fresh
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, green onions, cilantro and almonds in a large bowl.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the slaw.
- Garnish with additional green onions and cilantro if desired, then serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Notes
- Use a box grater or pre-shredded carrots for convenience.
- Shred cabbages finely using a mandoline or purchase pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
- Mixing different colored bell peppers adds visual interest to the slaw.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4392IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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