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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 sliced purple cabbage (about 1/4 head, or 4 cups coleslaw mix)
  • 1 carrot , sliced into strips
  • 1 green onion , sliced
  • 1/3 cup toasted peanuts , coarsely chopped
  • 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

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  1. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  2. 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.

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 (5%) Fiber 3.6g (14%) Sugar 5.7g (11%) Calcium 290mg (29%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.