Mackie's Asian Coleslaw

Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, Mackie's Asian Coleslaw is the ultimate side dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. This vibrant coleslaw recipe features a colorful medley of shredded green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro, all unified by a tangy, homemade Asian-inspired dressing. A harmonious blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, and honey creates a perfectly balanced, savory-sweet flavor profile, elevated by a touch of ginger and garlic. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for crunch, this refreshing coleslaw is quick to prepare, ready in just 20 minutes, and ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light and healthy side dish. Serve it chilled to let the bold flavors shine and watch it become a crowd favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

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 (shredded) Carrots
• 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 2 stalks (sliced thinly) Green onions
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Toss them together to mix evenly.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 4

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and give the coleslaw a final toss.

Step 5

Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a light, healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(913.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	562.2

Total Fat 22.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3116.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 16.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 443.2mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2159.7mg	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: 33.1%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 56.1%