4.9 from 20 votes
The Best Chinese Coleslaw
This healthy twist on Chinese coleslaw will be your new favorite side dish. The tangy yet sweet dressing mixed with the crispy texture will make it disappear fast at any gathering. {Gluten-Free adaptable}
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 4 cups purple cabbage about 1/4 head, or 4 cups coleslaw mix, sliced
- 1 carrot , sliced into strips
- 1 green onion , sliced
- 1/3 cup peanuts coarsely chopped, toasted
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , minced
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Combine the purple cabbage, carrot, green onion, peanuts, and cilantro in a big bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss with a pair of tongs to mix well. You can serve it now or store it covered in the fridge until serving time, up to 2 days.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- For a gluten-free dish, use rice vinegar instead of Chinkiang vinegar, and tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- For a gluten-free dish, use rice vinegar instead of Chinkiang vinegar, and tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13.9g
(5%)
Protein
4.8g
(10%)
Fat
11.8g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1.7g
(9%)
Sodium
387mg
(16%)
Potassium
165mg
(4%)
Fiber
3.6g
(14%)
Sugar
5.7g
(11%)
Calcium
290mg
(29%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.9g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 10% |
| Fat | 11.8g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% |
| Sugar | 5.7g | 11% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.