Crunchy Asian Slaw with Maple and Sesame

Crunchy Asian Slaw with Maple and Sesame

This vibrant Asian slaw combines crisp cabbage, colorful vegetables, and a perfectly balanced maple-sesame dressing for an irresistible side dish. Fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor, it's the perfect complement to any meal and comes together in just minutes.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Salad

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 45kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

2 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger minced
1 garlic clove minced

For the Slaw:

5 cups cabbage thinly sliced
1 cup carrots julienned or shredded
1 bell pepper thinly sliced
½ cup scallions chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
In a large bowl, combine sliced cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced bell pepper, chopped scallions, and fresh cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the slaw and toss gently once more.
Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Substitute honey or agave nectar for maple syrup if desired

Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick

Purple cabbage can be used for extra color and nutrition

Slaw can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time and stored covered in refrigerator

For extra crunch, add sliced almonds or chopped peanuts just before serving

Low-sodium soy sauce can be used to reduce sodium content

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