Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing Recipe
This Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw features thinly sliced green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and green onions, all tossed in a flavorful, addictive sesame dressing made with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, fresh garlic, ginger, and a hint of Dijon mustard. It’s a refreshing, healthy salad that can be served chilled or at room temperature, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Sesame Dressing
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, fresh grated garlic, fresh grated ginger, and Dijon mustard until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, mix together the thinly sliced green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced green onions.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage and vegetable mixture, then toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Marinate: Let the slaw sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Add sesame seeds and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Serve the slaw chilled or at room temperature for the best taste and crunch.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- The slaw can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day, but wait to add sesame seeds until serving to keep them crunchy.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content.
- Shredding the cabbage finely enhances the texture and makes it easier to eat.
Keywords: Asian cabbage slaw, sesame dressing, crunchy salad, healthy slaw, no-cook salad, quick Asian salad
