Oriental Slaw Salad
Bright, crunchy, and packed with bold flavors, this Oriental Slaw Salad is a showstopper side dish that can elevate any meal. Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, shredded carrots, and red bell pepper, this recipe brings together colorful vegetables loaded with nutrients. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and fresh ginger, it strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Topped with toasted almonds and sesame seeds for a delightful crunch, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing. It’s quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, a potluck favorite, or a flavorful pairing with grilled meats or seafood. Refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately for guaranteed rave reviews!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) carrot
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) red bell pepper
- 3 stalks (sliced thinly) green onions
- 0.5 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 0.5 cup (sliced and toasted) almonds
- 1 tablespoon (toasted) sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Step 2
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until they are lightly golden and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Add the toasted almonds and sesame seeds to the salad just before serving to retain their crunchiness.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (894.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 906.1 |
| Total Fat 55.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1903.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.6g | |
| Protein 28.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 469.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1748.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories