Asian Slaw

Asian slaw, so refreshing, zesty, and flavorful. Perfect to eat as a nutritious summer side dish, it's super light and ready in 15 minutes!

I'd always wanted to try Asian slaw but I never got the chance to do so. And oh how I regret it! I'm overwhelmed by how good and tasty it is and I really wish I had made it sooner.

It has a refreshing and zesty vibe that I absolutely love - and it is perfect to enjoy as a summer side dish, as it is light and nutritious. I really hope you like it as much as I do!

How to make Asian slaw

For the dressing:

• Add all the ingredients to a jar, top with the lid, and shake until the ingredients are completely mixed together.

For the Asian slaw:

• Combine all the slaw ingredients (except the sesame seeds) in a large bowl.
• Toss the slaw with the dressing until well combined. 
• Garnish with the sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Asian slaw ingredients and tips

• Vinegar: I used rice vinegar, but any type of vinegar will work, and also lemon juice. 
• Oil: feel free to use any type of oil. I like canola or sunflower oil because they have a neutral flavor, unlike extra virgin olive oil. Coconut oil is also a good choice, but you should use it melted.
• Soy sauce or tamari: coconut aminos is a good alternative if you don't consume soy.
• Maple or agave syrup: you could use a different type of sugar instead.
• Sesame oil: this ingredient is completely optional, but it will make your Asian slaw taste even better.
• Garlic powder: feel free to replace it with minced fresh garlic.
• Ginger powder: substitute it with finely chopped fresh ginger if you want to.
• Green and red cabbage: feel free to only use green or red cabbage or a mix of both in a different proportion than me.
• Carrots.
• Red bell pepper.
• Green onions: you could also use any other type of onion.
• Fresh cilantro: omit it if you don’t like it, or use fresh parsley instead.
• Sesame seeds: this is an optional ingredient. Use any type of sesame seeds you have on hand.
• Feel free to serve your Asian slaw with any source of vegan protein, such as baked tofu, fried tofu, tempeh, seitan, or even tempeh bacon.

Looking for more side dishes?

• Sauerkraut
• Veggie Stir Fry
• Vegetable Tempura
• Cauliflower Steak

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📖 Recipe

Asian Slaw

Asian slaw, so refreshing, zesty, and flavorful. Perfect to eat as a nutritious summer side dish, it's super light and ready in 15 minutes!

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Course: Gluten Free, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegan

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Author: Iosune

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Ingredients 

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For the dressing:

• ▢ 2 tablespoon vinegar, I used rice vinegar
• ▢ 2 tablespoon oil, I used canola oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• ▢ 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup
• ▢ ½ teaspoon sesame oil, optional
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ginger powder

For the Asian slaw:

• ▢ 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• ▢ 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ▢ 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish, optional

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Instructions

For the dressing:

• Add all the ingredients to a jar, top with the lid, and shake until the ingredients are completely mixed together. You can also add them to a small bowl and mix with a fork or a whisk until well combined. Set aside.

For the Asian slaw:

• Combine all the slaw ingredients (except the sesame seeds) in a large bowl.
• Toss the slaw with the dressing until well combined. 
• Garnish with the sesame seeds and serve immediately with baked tofu, fried tofu, tempeh, seitan, or even tempeh bacon.
• Best when fresh, keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days (dressing separate from the slaw). 

Notes

• Use any type of vinegar you have on hand, and also lemon juice.
• Any type of sugar will do, but maple and agave syrup are my favorite choices.
• Feel free to add or omit any veggies, spices, or herbs you want.
• Cilantro can be omitted or replaced with fresh parsley.
• If you don't consume soy, coconut aminos is a great substitute for soy sauce or tamari.
• Cabbage and carrots can be replaced with a packaged coleslaw mix if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 239mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 4.6g

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