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Asian Red Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Sesame Dressing Recipe

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This Asian Red Cabbage Slaw is a quick and easy side dish perfect for adding a vibrant, crunchy, and flavorful touch to any meal. Featuring a colorful combination of red cabbage, green onions, carrots, poblano pepper, and jalapeño, it is tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet dressing made with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger. Roasted cashews and fresh cilantro add an extra layer of texture and aroma, making this slaw a delightful and healthy accompaniment for sandwiches, grilled meats, or as a light salad.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Slaw

  • ½ head red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced (about ¾ cup)
  • 2 carrots, shredded (about ½ cup)
  • 1 medium poblano pepper, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • ¼ cup roasted cashews, chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, honey, soy sauce, and salt and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
  2. Slice and shred the vegetables: Thinly slice the red cabbage and green onions. Shred the carrots and finely chop the poblano pepper. Mince the jalapeño carefully, adjusting the amount to your desired heat level.
  3. Combine the slaw ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, green onions, shredded carrots, chopped poblano, minced jalapeño, chopped roasted cashews, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Toss the slaw with dressing: Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables and nuts are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the slaw and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest crunch or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld nicely before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier slaw, leave some jalapeño seeds in or add more minced jalapeño.
  • You can substitute roasted peanuts or almonds for cashews if preferred.
  • This slaw is best enjoyed fresh but can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • To make it vegan, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • If you want a low sodium version, reduce or omit the soy sauce and use a salt alternative if needed.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/asian-red-cabbage-slaw-with-ginger-sesame-dressing-recipe/