Zesty Asian Slaw

Bright, bold, and packed with crunch, this Zesty Asian Slaw is the ultimate side dish to elevate your meals! A vibrant medley of green and red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro creates a colorful base, while toasted sesame seeds add a delightful nutty contrast. The creamy yet tangy dressing, made with mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, offers a harmonious balance of savory and sweet flavors with a touch of heat from optional sriracha. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile slaw is perfect for serving chilled alongside burgers, tacos, or wraps. Whether for a casual dinner or a backyard barbecue, this easy Asian-inspired recipe is sure to impress with its bold flavors and vibrant presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
• 2 cups red cabbage, thinly shredded
• 1 cup carrots, grated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for spice)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha (if using) until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and give the slaw one final toss.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more soy sauce, vinegar, or a pinch of salt if desired).

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the slaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a side dish or as a topping for burgers, tacos, or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1225.9 grams (1225.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1168

Total Fat 83.00g	106%
Saturated Fat 9.30g	47%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.70g
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 1651mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 104.00g	38%
Dietary Fiber 29.10g	104%
Total Sugars 51.80g
Protein 18.90g	38%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 612mg	47%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 2675mg	57%

*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: 60.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 33.6%