Crunchy Asian Slaw
Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Crunchy Asian Slaw is the perfect fusion of fresh ingredients and tangy dressing. Featuring a vibrant mix of red and green cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and fragrant scallions, this recipe delivers a delightful medley of textures enhanced by toasted almonds and sesame seeds. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, and a hint of honey, the slaw strikes a perfect balance between savory, tangy, and lightly sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish is an excellent side for grilled meats, a topping for tacos, or a light, refreshing lunch. Packed with nutrients, gluten-free, and undeniably flavorful, it’s a healthy crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 medium (julienned or shredded) Carrots
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 4 stalks (thinly sliced) Scallions (green onions)
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup (toasted) Slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons (toasted) Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro.
Toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the slaw, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired. Gently mix them into the slaw.
Transfer the slaw to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved almonds and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.9 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3159 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2819 mg | 60% | |
*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.
