Oriental Broccoli Slaw

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Oriental Broccoli Slaw is the perfect fusion-inspired side dish for your next meal. Featuring a crunchy mix of broccoli slaw, red bell pepper, and slivered almonds, it’s tossed in a tangy-sweet sesame dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and fresh ginger. Simple yet sophisticated, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and requires no cooking, making it ideal for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Sprinkle with optional black sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor and visual appeal. Whether you’re serving it alongside grilled proteins, packing it for lunch, or enjoying it solo, this healthy broccoli slaw recipe is sure to become a refreshing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli slaw mix
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 stalks green onions
• 0.5 cups slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your vegetables. Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and chop the green onions into small rounds.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli slaw mix, red bell pepper, green onions, and slivered almonds.

Step 3

To make the dressing, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. For a stronger flavor, add a little more soy sauce or honey to taste.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the prepared broccoli slaw mix. Toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly in the dressing.

Step 6

Optional: Sprinkle the slaw with black sesame seeds for added flavor and a decorative touch.

Step 7

Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it as a light lunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	711.4 grams (711.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	886

Total Fat 65.50g	84%
Saturated Fat 6.70g	34%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1835mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 65.70g	24%
Dietary Fiber 23.50g	84%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 28.10g	56%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 386mg	30%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1823mg	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: 61.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 27.2%