Asian Slaw {Quick Side} – Spend With Pennies

Crisp, colorful, and super easy to make, this Asian Slaw recipe is packed with crunch and flavor. Crisp cabbage in a sesame soy dressing is a quick side dish to serve with grilled chicken, salmon, rice bowls, or stir fry.

Ingredient Tips For Asian Slaw

• Cabbage: I keep it easy with a bag of prepared coleslaw mix. You can replace it with a mix of about 6 cups of shredded green cabbage, napa cabbage, purple cabbage, and/or carrots. Green onions add flavor.
• Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar can be found at almost any grocery store and adds a tang to the dressing.
• Vegetable Oil: Vegetable oil can be replaced with another neutral oil. Olive oil can be used, but ensure it’s mildly flavored.
• Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil is one of my favorite parts of this dressing, it adds a lovely nutty flavor. Use toasted sesame oil, not plain sesame oil.

Make It Your Own

• Add extra vegetables, such as thinly sliced bell pepper, snow peas, or fresh bean sprouts.
• Add flavor boosters like chopped peanuts, cilantro, or a bit of fresh ginger.
• Replace the homemade slaw dressing with your favorite Asian inspired dressing.
• Add a little heat with a sprinkle of red chili flakes or a bit of chili crisp.

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Chill time (optional) 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

• Whisk dressing ingredients in a large bowl.

• Add the coleslaw mix, green onion, and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat.

• If time allows, refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

• Garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

*Store bought Sesame Dressing can be used in place of homemade dressing.

Calories: 70 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Salad

Cuisine Asian

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