Low Fat Asian Slaw
Bright, crisp, and bursting with bold flavors, this Low Fat Asian Slaw is a refreshing twist on traditional coleslaw, perfect for lighter meals or as a vibrant side to your favorite dishes. Packed with crunchy green and red cabbage, shredded carrot, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, this slaw delivers a rainbow of textures and tastes. The tangy, homemade dressing made with lime juice, rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, and a hint of honey ties everything together with a perfect balance of sweet and savory, while toasted sesame seeds add a nutty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-fat recipe is ideal for health-conscious eaters seeking a quick, flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and brimming with Asian-inspired flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 Scallions (green onions)
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Peel the carrot and then either grate it or julienne it into thin strips. Add the carrot to the bowl with the cabbage.
Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the vegetable mixture.
Thinly slice the scallions, both the green and white parts, and chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the mixing bowl.
In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Set aside.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the slaw mix and toss everything together to ensure an even coating.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the slaw.
Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a refreshing side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1019 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% | |
*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.
