Asian Slaw

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Asian Slaw is the perfect combination of fresh veggies and a tangy, umami-packed dressing. Featuring a colorful medley of Napa and red cabbage, julienned carrot, and sweet red bell pepper, this dish is elevated with the addition of fresh cilantro, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. The zesty dressing—made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and a hint of ginger and garlic—ties it all together for a vibrant and refreshing side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a light accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired meals or as a crunchy filling for wraps and sandwiches, this healthy recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Naturally gluten-free (with tamari instead of soy sauce) and full of bold flavors, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onion
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage into shreds and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and cut it into julienne strips or use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the bowl with the cabbages and carrots.

Step 4

Chop the green onions and roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the toasted sesame seeds into the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic clove, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until well combined and the veggies are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the slaw sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. This slaw can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Step 9

Serve the Asian slaw as a refreshing side dish or use it as a filling in sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	830.1 grams (830.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	497

Total Fat 22.70g	29%
Saturated Fat 3.20g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1329mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 65.00g	24%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 35.20g
Protein 14.90g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 503mg	39%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 2239mg	48%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 49.6%