D's Asian Coleslaw

Bright, crisp, and bursting with bold flavors, D's Asian Coleslaw is a delightful twist on a classic side dish. This vibrant salad combines crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, all tied together with a tangy, umami-packed dressing made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey. A hint of grated ginger, garlic, and optional chili flakes adds an irresistible kick, while toasted sesame seeds provide the perfect nutty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing coleslaw is ideal for potlucks, summer barbecues, or as a flavorful accompaniment to Asian-inspired mains. Whether served immediately for maximum crunch or refrigerated to let the flavors meld, it’s a zesty, wholesome crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 cup (julienned or shredded) Carrots
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 4 stalks (sliced thinly) Green onions
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss everything together to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables in the large bowl. Use tongs or a large spoon to toss the coleslaw until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the coleslaw and give it one final toss to distribute the seeds.

Step 5

Transfer the coleslaw to a serving platter or individual bowls. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Garnish with extra cilantro or sesame seeds before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(869.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	527.8

Total Fat 22.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1923.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 42.7g
Protein 15.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 426.3mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1950.9mg	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: 35.1%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 53.8%