Crunchy Asian Cole Slaw

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Crunchy Asian Cole Slaw! A refreshing medley of Napa and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions is tossed in a tangy, umami-packed dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of honey. The bold flavors are enhanced by the irresistible crunch of toasted slivered almonds, sesame seeds, and crumbled instant ramen noodles, turning this slaw into the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect as a side for grilled meats, an accompaniment to Asian-inspired dishes, or even as a light meal on its own, this slaw is ready in just 25 minutes and is a guaranteed hit. Try it for your next summer gathering or weeknight dinner, and savor the delicious balance of freshness, crisp texture, and savory depth.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Napa cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 cup Carrots
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 1 packet Instant ramen noodles (uncooked, crumbled)
• 0.5 packet Ramen seasoning packet
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the Napa cabbage and red cabbage into fine shreds using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro. Add both to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.

Step 4

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds and sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Crush the uncooked ramen noodles into small pieces and combine them with the toasted almonds and sesame seeds. Reserve for topping.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and half of the ramen seasoning packet to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetable mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed ramen noodle mixture over the top of the slaw for added crunch.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a fresh and crunchy side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(858.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1671.3

Total Fat 119.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5643.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 36.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.2mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2230.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 29.5%