Easy Asian Slaw
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Easy Asian Slaw
Description
The Easy Asian Slaw combines thinly sliced green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and green onions, tossed with a simple sesame dressing composed of rice vinegar, canola oil, salt, sesame oil, and honey. The vegetables remain crisp after chilling, balanced by the dressing's tanginess and subtle sweetness. Sesame seeds garnish the slaw, adding a nutty hint and texture.
The slaw can be prepared with fresh vegetables or using pre-packaged coleslaw mix for convenience. It is best refrigerated for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. This dish complements Asian-inspired meals or can be served as a light, vibrant side to various dishes.
Store-bought Asian sesame dressing can be used as a shortcut if preferred, maintaining the flavor profile with less preparation time.
Ingredients
- 3 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrot julienned
- 2 cups bell pepper thinly sliced, red
- 2 green onions sliced
- sesame seeds fro garnish
Sesame Dressing *
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Combine all slaw ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a separate bowl (or shake in a jar with a lid).
- Toss slaw with dressing. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.
Notes
- Pre-packaged coleslaw mix can replace fresh cabbage and carrots for convenience.
- You can substitute homemade dressing with store-bought Asian sesame dressing if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4019IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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