5 from 56 votes
Crunchy Asian Slaw
This Crunchy Asian Slaw blends shredded carrot, red cabbage, and apple with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, dressed in a tangy mixture of lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and spices. The addition of sesame seeds, chopped cashews, garlic, ginger, and red chili gives it texture and a balance of sweet, sharp, and spicy notes. This slaw brings vibrant colors and crisp textures suitable as a refreshing side or a light main when paired with protein.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
192 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 carrot
- 0.5 red cabbage
- 3 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and finely chopped, fresh
- 1 apple cored
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 5 g mint fresh
- 5 g cilantro fresh
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce low salt
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon cashews finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper sliced
Instructions
- Using the grater attachment of a food processor, feed 2 Carrot, 0.5 Red cabbage and 1 Apple through the food chute and use the food pusher to make sure they all go through. You could thinly slice everything instead. Add to a large bowl.
- Add juice of 1 Lime, 2 tablespoon Low salt soy sauce, 2 tablespoon Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon Honey, 5 g Fresh mint and 5 g Fresh coriander (cilantro).
- Add 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, 1 Red chilli, 3 Garlic clove, 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger and 2 tablespoon Cashews. Mix well so everything is combined.
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Notes
- Omit the red chili entirely to reduce spiciness if desired.
- Serve as a side dish or add grilled chicken or fish on top for a more substantial meal.
- Replace honey with maple syrup to make this slaw vegan-friendly.
- Incorporate almond or peanut butter for additional flavor and texture if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
335mg
(14%)
Potassium
636mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
8865IU
(177%)
Vitamin C
122.7mg
(136%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 8865IU | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 122.7mg | 136% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.