Asian Style Coleslaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe
This Asian Style Coleslaw is a crunchy and flavorful salad featuring a vibrant mix of coleslaw greens, fresh green onions, and cilantro, all tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet homemade dressing with sesame and ginger notes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Salad Mix Ingredients
- 3 cups coleslaw mix (tri-color, 14 oz size bag)
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon all bagel seasoning (for garnish)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and salt. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to form a smooth dressing.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly: Toss the salad well until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring a harmonious distribution of flavors.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with all bagel seasoning or sesame seeds to add extra crunch and flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing Asian style coleslaw.
Notes
- Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavor by allowing the dressing to soak into the vegetables.
- For added texture, consider adding toasted sesame seeds as a garnish.
- This recipe is versatile and can be customized with additional veggies like shredded carrots or bell peppers.
- The salad dressing can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need to make the salad gluten-free.
Keywords: Asian coleslaw, crunchy salad, homemade dressing, sesame dressing, fresh cilantro salad, healthy side dish
