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.
More Super Quick Sides and Salads
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Whisk dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
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Add the coleslaw mix, green onion, and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat.
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If time allows, refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
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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
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