Linda's Asian Coleslaw

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with bold flavors, Linda’s Asian Coleslaw is a vibrant twist on the classic coleslaw recipe. Loaded with a colorful mix of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, and fresh cilantro, this dish delivers a refreshing bite with every forkful. The tangy sesame-ginger dressing, made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a hint of honey, infuses the slaw with irresistible zest, while a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds the perfect nutty finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a chilled side dish for summer barbecues or as a flavorful complement to your favorite Asian-inspired meals. Whether you're looking for a healthy, gluten-free option or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, Linda's Asian Coleslaw is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 3 stalks sliced green onions
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and fresh cilantro.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, garlic, and sriracha (if using) to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top and give it one final toss.

Step 5

Cover the coleslaw and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish or alongside your favorite Asian-inspired meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(954.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	650.9

Total Fat 36.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2077.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 37.0g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 611.0mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2638.3mg	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: 47.2%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 41.2%