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Crunchy asian slaw in a large mixing bowl with two wooden spoons on the side.
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Crunchy Asian Slaw

This Crunchy Asian Slaw is fresh, colorful, and loaded with crisp veggies tossed in a sweet and tangy sesame ginger dressing. The perfect easy side dish for summer meals, potlucks, and meal prep.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Keyword crunchy asian slaw
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 159kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

Slaw

  • 6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

Sesame Ginger Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1-2 tsp. chili crisp or chili flakes, optional

For Serving

  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, roughly chopped
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Instructions

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and chili crisp until well combined. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired.
    1 cup cilantro, 3 Tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil, 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp. fresh ginger, 1 garlic clove, Juice of 1 lime, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 1-2 tsp. chili crisp or chili flakes, 1/4 tsp. black pepper
    Mixing the dressing ingredients together in a small mixing cup.
  • Assemble the slaw: In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro.
    6 cups green cabbage, 2 cups red cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, 3 scallions, 1 cup cilantro
    Slaw ingredients combined in large serving bowl.
  • Toss: Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well until evenly coated.
    Pouring dressing over slaw.
  • Finish: Top with toasted sesame seeds and chopped peanuts or cashews.
    2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, 1/3 cup roasted peanuts or cashews
    Asian slaw tossed and topped with peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes Start Timer, to allow the flavors to meld. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For the best texture, dress the slaw no more than a few hours before serving. This slaw keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3154IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg