Description
Asian Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing salad that perfectly balances crunchy vegetables with a zesty dressing. This dish is ideal for warm weather gatherings or as a nutritious addition to your weekly meals. The combination of fresh cabbage, carrots, and quinoa creates an appealing texture, while the sesame ginger dressing adds a delightful burst of flavor. Whether served as a standalone salad, a topping for grilled chicken, or alongside hearty mains, this slaw will impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup Cashews (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (black or white)
- 3 cups Red Cabbage (1/3 pound shredded)
- 3 cups Napa Cabbage or Green Cabbage (1/3 pound shredded)
- 1 cup Cooked Quinoa (optional)
- 1 cup Carrots (1/4 pound shredded)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Green Onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (or preferred sweetener)
- 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (finely grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (light or dark)
- Sea Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread cashews and sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast for 3-5 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, napa cabbage, quinoa (if using), carrots, cilantro, and green onions. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, olive oil, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss gently until combined. Add toasted cashews and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg