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
- **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).
- **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.
- **Assemble the Coleslaw:** Gently combine the red cabbage and bok choy in a large bowl.
- **Plate and Serve:** Divide the cabbage and bok choy mixture evenly among eight salad plates.
- **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.
- **Dress and Garnish:** Drizzle each salad generously with the sesame ginger dressing. Garnish with a whole radish on each plate.
- **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