Crunchy Asian Cole Slaw
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Crunchy Asian Cole Slaw! A refreshing medley of Napa and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions is tossed in a tangy, umami-packed dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of honey. The bold flavors are enhanced by the irresistible crunch of toasted slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and crumbled instant ramen noodles, turning this slaw into the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect as a side for grilled meats, an accompaniment to Asian-inspired dishes, or even as a light meal on its own, this slaw is ready in just 25 minutes and is a guaranteed hit. Try it for your next summer gathering or weeknight dinner, and savor the delicious balance of freshness, crisp texture, and savory depth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Napa cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 cup Carrots
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 packet Instant ramen noodles (uncooked, crumbled)
- 0.5 packet Ramen seasoning packet
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage into fine shreds using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro. Add both to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Crush the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces and combine them with the toasted almonds and sesame seeds. Reserve for topping.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and half of the ramen seasoning packet to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetable mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed ramen noodle mixture over the top of the slaw for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a fresh and crunchy side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.1 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5643 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.4 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 471 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2230 mg | 47% | |
*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.
