Sugar-Free Asian Slaw
Bright, crisp, and irresistibly refreshing, this Sugar-Free Asian Slaw is a vibrant side dish packed with nutritious veggies and zesty flavors. Featuring a colorful medley of green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and thinly sliced red bell pepper, this slaw is elevated with hints of fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. The star of the dish is an umami-rich sesame-ginger dressing made without any added sugar, combining rice vinegar, soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free swap), sesame oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Perfectly balanced with a hit of salt and black pepper, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Delicious, wholesome, and free from refined sugars, it’s the ultimate health-conscious side for your next meal or picnic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 2 large Carrots
- 1 small Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 3 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions. Toss to mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until all the ingredients are thoroughly coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the slaw and add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss once more to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. This can also be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve the Sugar-Free Asian Slaw chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a refreshing addition to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2547 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1957 mg | 42% | |
*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.
