Description
A vibrant and nutrient-packed slaw with a savory and slightly sweet sesame dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the slaw sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Top with sesame seeds just before serving and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like peanuts or almonds. Adjust sweetness according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cabbage slaw, sesame dressing, Asian salad, healthy side dish