Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and crunchy Chinese Coleslaw, a refreshing twist on a classic dish! Packed with a colorful mix of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, and fragrant cilantro, this recipe balances texture and flavor with toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds. The star of the dish is the bold, tangy-sweet dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, rounded out with fresh ginger and garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook coleslaw is the perfect side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or an easy weeknight meal. Serve chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy the harmony of savory, nutty, and zesty notes in every bite!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl and toss well to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds to the coleslaw, gently mixing them in.
Cover the bowl and let the coleslaw chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold as a flavorful side dish or light meal. Optionally, garnish with extra sesame seeds or chopped cilantro.
Calories |
1010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1920 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2133 mg | 45% | |
*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.