Description
Prepare this quick and crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw using Napa cabbage and a simple sesame ginger dressing. It makes a great side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the shredded Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined. This is your easy Asian slaw dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss all ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Chill the slaw for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a make ahead cabbage salad, prepare the dressing and vegetables separately. Combine them no more than 2 hours before serving to keep the slaw crisp.
- Add 1 cup of shredded cooked chicken or cubed firm tofu for a Chicken Cabbage Slaw variation.
- This recipe is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0