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    Asian Slaw Recipe

    Published: May 28, 2018 · Modified: May 27, 2020 by Anna 11 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Asian Slaw - easy, colorful slaw with cabbage, carrots, green onions, and sesame oil dressing. Enjoy with takeout chicken or pork.

    This slaw is perfect enjoyed on its own, turned into a lunch salad by adding crunchy Ramen noodles, cooked chicken, like the Sticky Asian Chicken, or as a side dish in place of broccoli in our Teriyaki Chicken recipe.

    Overhead shot of Asian cabbage slaw with carrots and edamame in a white bowl.

    Nothing beats a colorful salad that's bursting with flavor and texture. Purple cabbage, green cabbage, carrots and green onions make the base of this slaw creating a bright dish. I add edamame beans for a pop of green. For the dressing, simply mix sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and garlic and toss with vegetables. Serve it with the Korean Beef Tacos or with Baked Teriyaki Salmon for a truly colorful dish.

    Ingredients:

    • purple cabbage
    • green cabbage
    • carrots
    • green onions
    • edamame beans
    • sesame oil
    • soy sauce
    • rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
    • brown sugar
    • garlic

    How to make Asian cabbage slaw?

    Simple Asian slaw is based on purple cabbage and carrots. You could use just these two ingredients and make a delicious salad. Add green cabbage (just for contrast), chopped green onions and edamame beans for color and texture and this slaw turns into a veggie packed delicious side dish. It's truly gorgeous on a plate!

    Close up on bowl with purple cabbage, carrots, green cabbage, edamame beans and dressing pouring from a glass cup.

    The dressing:

    The dressing for this Asian Slaw is made with just a few simple ingredients. For the base, mix low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and sesame oil. The oil can be substituted with olive oil but I highly recommend trying it with sesame oil as it adds a very characteristic flavor to this salad. It's has a toasted, nutty flavor and makes it perfect to be served along side takeout chicken, beef or pork and rice.

    Close up of Asian Slaw in a white bowl.

    More Asian recipes:

    • Instant Pot Rice
    • Teriyaki Sauce
    • Hoisin Sauce
    • Shrimp Tempura
    • Asian Sesame Dressing
    • Thai Cucumber Salad

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Asian Category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Asian salad in a bowl.

    Asian Slaw Recipe

    Author: Anna
    Easy, colorful slaw with cabbage, carrots, green onions and sesame oil dressing. Enjoy with takeout chicken or pork.
    More Asian recipes: www.crunchycreamysweet.com
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the slaw:

    • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
    • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
    • 2 carrots thinly sliced
    • 2 green onions chopped
    • ½ cup shelled edamame beans

    for the dressing:

    • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

    Instructions
     

    • In a large salad bowl, combine shredded purple cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, onions and beans.
    • In a Mason jar or 1-cup measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce, both oils, vinegar, garlic, sugar and ginger. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

    Notes

    Notes: This slaw is better served after at least 30 minutes of chilling in the fridge. It allows the cabbage and carrots to soften and mix with the dressing. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4535IU | Vitamin C: 28.9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    1. Erika Simms says

      April 06, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This cabbage salad is off the charts. I made it with a whole head of purple cabbage and increased the dressing proportionally. Incredible. Yum, yum, yum!

      Reply
    2. averie says

      June 04, 2018 at 7:56 am

      This is so vibrant and colorful! I want it for lunch!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        June 04, 2018 at 10:57 pm

        Thank you, Averie!

        Reply
    3. Sandra says

      June 01, 2018 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      This slaw looks gorgeous! Looks like a new favorite for summer BBQ's!

      Reply
    4. Des says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      What a colorful and flavorful side dish!

      Reply
    5. Nutmeg Nanny says

      May 30, 2018 at 7:26 am

      This looks like it will go fast! Saving!

      Reply
    6. Erin says

      May 30, 2018 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      I love this idea! So simple and pretty!

      Reply
    7. Abeer says

      May 30, 2018 at 2:37 am

      Wow! This salad looks so yummy! So perfect for this season!

      Reply
    8. Dee says

      May 30, 2018 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      This is so colorful! A must-make for summer!

      Reply
    9. Delaney says

      May 29, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      This is a great side dish!

      Reply
    10. Michelle says

      May 29, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      This Asian salad is really beautiful, and sounds delicious and refreshing.

      Reply

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