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Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw

Quick Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw for a Refreshing Crunch

This Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw is a vibrant side dish that's quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 4 cups purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil or regular sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or minced fresh ginger
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw
  1. Begin by taking a large bowl and shredding about 4 cups of purple cabbage, followed by grating 1 medium carrot. Place them in the bowl and toss gently.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine ¼ cup of rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of ground ginger. Whisk until fully blended.
  3. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the shredded cabbage and carrot, then toss everything together for about a minute.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds, folding them into the slaw.
  5. Let the slaw sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using pre-shredded vegetables can save time. Toss the slaw just before serving to maintain its crunch. Customize with spices or nuts as desired.

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