Chinese Coleslaw
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
70 kcal
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Course
Salad
Chinese Coleslaw
Description
This coleslaw uses Napa cabbage finely shredded for a crisp base complemented by julienned snow peas and fresh, bite-sized scallion strips. Pea shoots and cilantro leaves add brightness and herbaceous notes. The dressing combines toasted sesame oil with vinegary acidity from rice wine vinegar, umami from soy sauce, and aromatics like garlic and ginger, finished with a pinch of sugar to round the flavors.
The salad is tossed lightly to evenly coat the vegetables, preserving their crunchy texture. Garnishes of sliced almonds, sesame seeds, and crunchy sesame sticks provide added textural contrast and nutty aromas. This salad serves well as a refreshing side dish, offering a vibrant complement to many meals.
Ingredients
- 1 Napa cabbage small head
- 1 cup snow peas quantity as desired
- 1 bunch scallions about 6
- pea shoots large handful
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
dressing
- 1/4 cup sesame oil toasted
- 1/8 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp ginger fresh, minced
- sugar pinch, to taste
garnish
- almonds sliced
- sesame seeds
- sesame sticks
Instructions
- Trim the end off the cabbage and remove any loose outer leaves. Slice it in half lengthwise and remove the core. Lay the halves cut side down and slice in half once more, lengthwise. Slice the cabbage into thin shreds. Place in a large salad bowl. Note: cabbages range in size, so you may not need the whole head. A general rule of thumb is to allow a cup of cabbage per serving, so for 10 servings, plan on roughly 10 cups of shredded cabbage.
- Slice your snow peas into a fine julienne. I like to stack 3 or 4 at a time and slice. Add to the bowl.
- Trim the scallions and peel off any loose or tough outer layers. Slice them into 2-3 inch sections and then slice those sections lengthwise, into strips. Add to the bowl.
- Snip the pea shoots in half if they are very long, and add to the bowl. Snip the cilantro into the bowl as well.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients and taste it to adjust any of the ingredients to your liking. Lightly dress the salad and toss well to combine everything. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Top with the almonds, sesame seeds, and sesame sticks before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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