Crunchy Asian Coleslaw Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Crunchy Asian Coleslaw Salad! Featuring a medley of shredded green and purple cabbage, crisp carrots, and thinly sliced red bell pepper, this refreshing dish is packed with color and texture. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this salad gets an extra boost of flavor from fresh ginger and garlic. Toasted slivered almonds and sesame seeds add crunch and nuttiness, while chopped cilantro and green onions lend a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make coleslaw comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress with its bold Asian-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups Shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
Toast slivered almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the salad and gently toss to combine.
Let the coleslaw sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Enjoy your Crunchy Asian Coleslaw Salad as a refreshing side dish or a light meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3132 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.2 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2874 mg | 61% | |
*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.
