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Quick Asian Slaw

Soy and Sesame flavor make this salad a favorite.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Chinese, Jewish, Kosher
Keyword: cabbage, side, slaw
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 332kcal

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce use coconut aminos to make this recipe gluten free
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 lb shredded white cabbage you can also use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional
  • ¼ cup chow mein noodles optional
  • cup scallions optional

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sugar, garlic powder. and ginger powder.
  • Whisk the dressing until completely combined.
  • Combine the shredded cabbage and slivered almonds together in a large bowl.
  • Toss the salad.
  • Optionally, just before serving, add toasted sesame seeds or chow mein noodles.

Notes

Tips and Suggestions

  • Add toasted sesame seeds or chow mein noodles just before serving.
  • Salads like this love spicy ingredients, add some chopped jalapeno peppers or a squirt of sriracha sauce.
  • Turn the Quick Asian Slaw into a meal by adding chicken breast, beef, or salmon.
  • Use it as a topping for hamburgers or hot dogs.
  • Serve it for Shabbat or Rosh HaSahanna lunch.
  • Substitute honey for sugar in the dressing.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Quick Asian Slaw
Amount per Serving
Calories
332
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Sodium
 
869
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
360
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
143
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
42
mg
51
%
Calcium
 
127
mg
13
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.