Cabbage and Sesame Slaw
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Cabbage and Sesame Slaw is the perfect side dish to complement any meal. Featuring a colorful medley of shredded green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and fresh green onions, this recipe delivers both nutrition and crunch in every bite. The slaw is tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of fresh ginger, providing an irresistible Asian-inspired flair. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful nuttiness, tying the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make slaw serves as a light, refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, sandwiches, or even as a topping for tacos. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or dinner at home, this cabbage slaw is a versatile, healthy dish that you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 2 medium (julienned or shredded) Carrots
- 3 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onion
- 2 tablespoons (toasted) Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: Shred the green and red cabbages using a sharp knife, mandoline, or food processor. Julienne or shred the carrots. Thinly slice the green onions.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the slaw and gently toss again to distribute.
Cover and refrigerate the slaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2482 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1150 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
