My Own Asian Cole Slaw

Bright, bold, and bursting with flavor, My Own Asian Cole Slaw is the perfect blend of crisp, colorful veggies and a zesty homemade dressing. Featuring Napa and red cabbage, crunchy carrots, vibrant red bell pepper, and fragrant cilantro, this fresh slaw delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of lime, it’s accented with ginger, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Finished with toasted sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully as a side dish for grilled meats, Asian-inspired mains, or even a light, healthy lunch. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this Asian-inspired coleslaw is guaranteed to elevate your mealtime menu! Keywords: Asian cole slaw recipe, easy Asian salad, tangy slaw with sesame dressing, fresh vegetable salad, Napa cabbage slaw.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Napa cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 2 medium (julienned or shredded) Carrots
• 1 small (thinly sliced into strips) Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon (toasted) Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed) Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss well to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 2

In a smaller bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or saltiness according to preference.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the bowl of vegetables. Using tongs or your hands, gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all the vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Let the coleslaw sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and soften the vegetables slightly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top just before serving for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a refreshing salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	789 grams (789.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	563

Total Fat 27.40g	35%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1327mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 73.90g	27%
Dietary Fiber 14.60g	52%
Total Sugars 46.20g
Protein 12.20g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 317mg	24%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1830mg	39%

*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: 41.7%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 50.0%