Crunchy Asian Cole Slaw Recipe
This Asian flavored cabbage salad is perfect for times you just want to kick it up a bit and make a change from the same old same old coleslaw and summer salads. It's great for picnics and barbecues.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 1/2 red pepper
- 1/2 yellow pepper
- 3 green onions
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Asian Cole Slaw Dressing:
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 inch ginger, fresh, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons almond butter, or peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce, or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 drops liquid Stevia, (or see options below)
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds in a preheated 325ºF oven for a few minutes until they begin to turn golden. Watch them carefully as nuts and seeds can burn quite quickly in the oven.
- Julienne the carrot, peppers and green onions and place in a bowl. Add the cabbage and mix together.
- Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together in a bowl and add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and toss well. Let stand or refrigerate until ready to serve it.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 14.1gProtein: 4.8gFat: 7.9gSaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 432mgFiber: 4.6gCalcium: 69mgIron: 4mg
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