Spicy Asian Coleslaw
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Spicy Asian Coleslaw! A colorful medley of green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, crisp red bell peppers, and aromatic green onions come together in a tantalizing bowl of crunch and freshness. Tossed in a creamy, zesty dressing infused with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and a hint of sriracha heat, this coleslaw delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and optional cilantro, it's ideal as a chilled side dish or as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a bold Asian-inspired twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 cup (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup (chopped, optional) Cilantro
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Sriracha
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (optional) Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, chopped cilantro (if using), and sliced green onions.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, ground ginger, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined. This is your spicy Asian dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add extra sriracha for more heat or a drizzle of honey for added sweetness.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds as a garnish if desired.
Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or use it as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 338 mg | 7% | |
*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.
