Asian Coleslaw With Sesame Dressing Recipe

This vibrant Asian coleslaw recipe is a flavor explosion! Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens, this crunchy and refreshing salad features a zesty sesame ginger dressing that's incredibly addictive. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, this recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress your taste buds. Get ready for a culinary adventure!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 154.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Asian Coleslaw With Sesame Dressing

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Rice Vinegar
  • Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • Dry Mustard
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 medium red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch bok choy, halved and thinly sliced
  • Pineapple Slices
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • Button Mushroom
  • Radish
  • 8 radishes, thinly sliced, plus 4 whole radishes for garnish

How to Make Asian Coleslaw With Sesame Dressing

  1. **Make the Dressing:** In a screw-top jar, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium preferred), 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
  2. **Prep the Vegetables:** Thinly slice 1/2 medium red cabbage. Halve and thinly slice 1 bunch of bok choy. Wash and trim 1 cup sugar snap peas. Clean and thinly slice 1 cup mushrooms. Thinly slice 8 radishes; set aside 4 whole radishes for garnish.
  3. **Assemble the Coleslaw:** Gently combine the red cabbage and bok choy in a large bowl.
  4. **Plate and Serve:** Divide the cabbage and bok choy mixture evenly among eight salad plates.
  5. **Add Toppings:** Top each salad with 1/8 of a can (about 1/2 cup) of sliced pineapple, 1/8 of the sugar snap peas, 1/8 of the sliced mushrooms, and a few slices of radish.
  6. **Dress and Garnish:** Drizzle each salad generously with the sesame ginger dressing. Garnish with a whole radish on each plate.
  7. **Enjoy!** Makes 8 servings. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

4g

Carbs

7g