Asian Coleslaw Recipe (The Best!)

Asian Coleslaw Recipe (The Best!)

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian coleslaw

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This is the best Asian Coleslaw! All you need is a few simple ingredients and about 20 minutes to assemble. It's such a crowd-pleaser!

Print Recipe Add to Collection

Ingredients

Asian Dressing

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (13 grams)
1 tablespoon Tamari (or soy sauce; 17 grams)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (28 grams)
1/4 cup honey (100 grams)
1/4 cup almond butter (optional; for creaminess)
1 clove garlic , minced (4 grams)
1 inch fresh ginger , minced (about 1 tablespoon; 4 grams)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional; for spice)

Salad Assembly

1 pound shredded cabbage (or a 1-pound bag of shredded coleslaw mixed veggies)
1 large carrot , peeled and shredded (1 cup; 143 grams)
3 green onions , chopped (1/2 cup; 40 grams)
1 cup fresh cilantro , chopped (19 grams)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

In the bottom of a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sesame oil, tamari, olive oil, honey, almond butter (if using), garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, if using. Whisk well to combine. (You can also toss this in a blender to blend until smooth, if you prefer.) Taste and adjust any seasonings, as needed.
To the bowl of dressing, add in the shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Toss well to combine, and let the salad marinate for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve the salad with a sprinkling of sesame seeds on top. Leftovers can be tightly covered and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, but if you plan on making this salad ahead of time for company, I recommend storing the dressing and vegetables separately for the best flavor and texture.

Video

Notes

For a vegan salad dressing, swap the honey for maple syrup instead. To make the dressing creamy, try stirring in 1/4 cup of almond butter or peanut butter, too.

Nutrition