Low Fat Asian Style Coleslaw for Two
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Asian Style Coleslaw for Two is the perfect side dish for a light and refreshing meal. Featuring crunchy green cabbage, vibrant carrots, and sweet red bell pepper, this coleslaw is elevated with the bold, tangy notes of a ginger-garlic vinaigrette made with rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, and a hint of honey. Accented with toasted sesame oil and fresh cilantro, this healthy salad is a feast for the senses. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with colorful veggies, it’s a low-fat, Asian-inspired twist on a classic dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for two, this quick and easy recipe pairs beautifully with grilled meats or makes a standout addition to a lighter lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 1 medium (julienned or grated) Carrot
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 2 (sliced thinly) Scallions (green onions)
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) Sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and scallions.
Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl and toss the vegetables gently to mix.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until fully combined.
Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Allow the coleslaw to marinate for 5-10 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld, or refrigerate if preferred chilled.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving as a garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat Asian-style coleslaw!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.8 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 566 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*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.
