Oriental Slaw

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Oriental Slaw—a crisp and colorful salad bursting with bold flavors and satisfying textures. This easy-to-make recipe combines a medley of shredded green and red cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and aromatic cilantro, all brought to life with a zesty, homemade Asian-inspired dressing featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey. Toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds deliver a delightful crunch, while a hint of freshly grated ginger and garlic adds depth to every bite. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light entree, this Oriental Slaw is both healthy and irresistibly delicious, ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for meal prep or entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 4 stalks sliced green onions
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon optional red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, grated carrot, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and optional red chili flakes to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Gently fold in the toasted sesame seeds and slivered almonds for added crunch and flavor.

Step 6

Let the slaw sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or refrigerate if preparing in advance.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or salad, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	732.8 grams (732.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	596

Total Fat 35.30g	45%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1381mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 62.20g	23%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 30.90g
Protein 19.70g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437mg	34%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1895mg	40%

*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: 49.2%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 38.6%