Description
Asian Slaw – crunchy Oriental Cabbage Salad with Asian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the best of texture and flavor. This salad features a delightful combination of crisp green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zesty dressing that balances tangy lime, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic. Perfect as a side for any Asian-inspired meal or transformed into a satisfying main course by adding shredded chicken, this slaw is both nutritious and easy to prepare. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this colorful dish that will impress your guests or elevate your family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 3 cups bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, peanut oil, sugar, and minced garlic in a jar. Shake well to blend.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, bean sprouts, sliced green onions, coriander leaves, and mint leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with optional fried shallots if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg