Low Fat Asian Slaw

Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Asian Slaw is the perfect guilt-free side dish for any occasion. Featuring a vibrant medley of crisp green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and bell peppers, this dish is tossed in a zesty, homemade dressing made with lime juice, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and a touch of honey. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful nutty aroma, while fresh cilantro and scallions lend a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and brimming with bold flavors, this healthy Asian slaw is low in fat and high in taste! Serve it as a refreshing side for grilled meats, tacos, or even as a topping for Asian-inspired wraps. The perfect balance of tangy, savory, and sweet, it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make on repeat.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage
• 2 cups Red cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 Scallions (green onions)
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and then either grate it or julienne it into thin strips. Add the carrot to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips and add to the vegetable mixture.

Step 4

Thinly slice the scallions, both the green and white parts, and chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

In a small dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Set aside.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the slaw mix and toss everything together to ensure an even coating.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the slaw.

Step 9

Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve as a refreshing side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(847.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	414.8

Total Fat 13.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1019.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.4g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.1mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1672.5mg	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: 25.9%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 63.3%