Asian Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 112kcal
This Asian slaw side dish is a simple combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, and sliced apples tossed is a sweet and tangy sesame ginger dressing.
Ingredients
Slaw
- 4 cups (120 g) shredded napa cabbage, or green cabbage, ¼-inch thick
- 3 cups (180 g) shredded red cabbage, ¼-inch thick
- 1 cup (79 g) shredded carrots
- 1 cup (114 g) thinly sliced fuji apples, or red apples, ⅛-inch thick
- ¼ (9 g) sliced green onions, cut on a bias
- ¼ cup (3 g) cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) sesame seeds, black and white
Dressing (1 cup)
- ¼ cup (120 ml) rice vinegar, unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) finely minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) finely minced ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil, toasted
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
Special Equipment
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, apples, green onions and cilantro leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, honey, mayonnaise, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until completely combined. Gradually whisk in sesame oil and olive oil until dressing is lightly thickened. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the coleslaw, gently toss to combine. Add more to taste, or serve on the side. Serve within 1 hour of combining.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: About 8 cups
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Make it GLUTEN-FREE: Substitute gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
- Make it PALEO: Substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce and pure maple syrup for honey.
- Make it VEGAN: Omit the mayonnaise (dressing will be less creamy) and use pure maple syrup instead of honey.
- Make the sesame seeds more fragrant: Toast them in a saute pan over medium heat until lightly browned or when you can smell the oils.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3079IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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