Name: Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw with Addictive Sesame Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 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 soy sauce (low sodium); 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

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Introduction

This Crunchy Asian Cabbage Slaw is a vibrant and refreshing side dish packed with crisp vegetables and a flavorful sesame dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or as a complement to your favorite grilled dishes.

A vibrant salad piled high in a white bowl with speckled brown edges sits on a wood surface, featuring a colorful mix of shredded light green cabbage, bright orange carrot strips, and deep purple cabbage pieces, all mixed with a green herb dressing and sprinkled generously with white sesame seeds. The salad has a fresh, crisp texture and a tall, conical shape, with each layer clearly visible and slightly glossy from the dressing. The background is softened, putting full attention on the fresh vegetables and their vivid contrast. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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 soy sauce (low sodium)
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

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated garlic, grated ginger, and Dijon mustard until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onions.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 4: Let the slaw sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5: Just before serving, sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or sliced almonds.
Swap out green onions for fresh cilantro or basil for a different herbal note.
Use maple syrup instead of honey to make the dressing vegan-friendly.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Make the slaw a few hours ahead to deepen the flavors, but add sesame seeds just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Storage

Store the slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cabbage may soften slightly over time but will remain flavorful. If needed, toss gently before serving. This slaw is best served fresh or at room temperature rather than reheated.

How to Serve

The image shows a large bowl filled with a colorful mixed salad made of thin strips of green cabbage, orange carrots, and purple cabbage layered together. The vegetables are topped with small white sesame seeds scattered evenly all over the salad, and there is a light green herb dressing drizzled across the top. The bowl itself is white with a brown speckled rim, placed on a white marbled surface. The salad is piled high to form a mound with a fresh and crisp look, showcasing the contrast of colors and textures. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-shredded cabbage for this recipe?

Yes, pre-shredded cabbage can save time and works well. Just make sure the cabbage is fresh and crisp for the best texture.

Is this slaw gluten-free?

To keep the slaw gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari in the dressing.