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Asian Slaw Recipe with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Bright and Crunchy Asian Slaw Recipe with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Delight in this Asian Slaw Recipe with Sesame Ginger Dressing, featuring vibrant colors and textures for a refreshing, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 2 cups Napa Cabbage Finely shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots Shredded or julienned
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa Cooled
  • 1/2 cup Cashews Toasted
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Seeds Toasted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced
For the Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast cashews and sesame seeds for 3–5 minutes until browned.
  2. In a large bowl, combine red cabbage, napa cabbage, quinoa, carrots, cilantro, and green onions. Refrigerate until serving.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and sesame oil while whisking.
  4. Mix the toasted cashews and sesame seeds into the slaw. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chop vegetables ahead of time and store in an airtight container. Dress the slaw just before serving for maximum crispness.

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