Fusion Coleslaw

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Fusion Coleslaw! This recipe puts a global twist on the classic coleslaw by combining crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, crisp bell peppers, and fresh cilantro, all brought to life with a zesty lime and sesame dressing. The dressing features a harmonious blend of tangy rice vinegar, umami-rich soy sauce, creamy mayonnaise, and a touch of honey for sweetness, with a hint of cumin and crushed red pepper flakes to give it a bold, unexpected kick. Finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, this quick 15-minute recipe is perfect as a refreshing side for grilled meats, a topping for tacos, or a standalone salad. It's the ultimate fusion dish that seamlessly marries Asian-inspired flavors with classic coleslaw appeal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, julienned
• 3 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, red bell pepper, scallions, and chopped cilantro. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ground cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the coleslaw and give it one final toss.

Step 5

Serve immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for 15 minutes if you prefer a slightly softened slaw. This dish pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a standalone salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1115.8 grams (1115.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	757

Total Fat 42.50g	54%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 1930mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 96.80g	35%
Dietary Fiber 24.90g	89%
Total Sugars 49.30g
Protein 14.50g	29%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 427mg	33%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 2348mg	50%

*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: 46.2%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 46.8%