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The Best Asian Coleslaw with Easy Sesame Dressing

5 from 10 votes
This Asian Coleslaw Salad is crunchy, flavorful, and easy to make. With only a few ingredients, you can make this Asian slaw in less than 10 minutes. The best part is that it gets yummier the longer it sits in the fridge.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Asian Slaw:
  • ¼ green cabbage
  • ¼ purple cabbage
  • 2 Persian cucumbers
  • 2 stalks of green onion
For the Sesame Dressing:
  • 4 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sweetener such as white sugar
Garnish:
  • Black sesame seeds and white sesame seeds

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Sesame Dressing: In a bowl, combine the toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, sweetener, and red chili flakes (if using). Whisk until the sweetener is dissolved. Set the dressing aside.
  2.  
  3. Slice the Vegetables: Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice the green and purple cabbage, Persian cucumbers, and green onion. Aim for delicate, paper-thin slices to maximize the crunch and texture.
  4. Combine and Refrigerate: Place the sliced vegetables into a large bowl. Pour the prepared sesame dressing over them. Gently toss everything together until the dressing evenly coats the slaw. Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to chill.
  5.  
  6. Serve and enjoy. 

Notes

*I added a pan-fried boneless chicken thighs for protein.

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