Holiday Oriental Coleslaw

Add a vibrant, crunchy twist to your holiday table with this irresistible Holiday Oriental Coleslaw! Bursting with color and flavor, this recipe combines the crisp freshness of green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and scallions with the satisfying crunch of toasted slivered almonds and crumbled ramen noodles. The zesty homemade dressing—a harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey—infuses every bite with a perfect balance of tangy and savory notes. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an extra touch of nuttiness, this coleslaw is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing side dish that complements everything from roasted turkey to festive ham. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an effortless and flavorful addition to your holiday feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups green cabbage
• 2 cups red cabbage
• 2 large carrots
• 4 stalks scallions (green onions)
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 pack instant ramen noodles (uncooked, crumbled)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage, and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Finely chop the scallions, including both the white and green parts, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Crumble the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture, and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted almonds and sesame seeds on top, and toss lightly to mix them in.

Step 9

Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish for your holiday feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	974.9 grams (974.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1818

Total Fat 118.70g	152%
Saturated Fat 17.30g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4931mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 163.20g	59%
Dietary Fiber 33.10g	118%
Total Sugars 62.40g
Protein 51.30g	103%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 572mg	44%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 2731mg	58%

*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: 55.5%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 33.9%