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crunchy asian cabbage slaw with addictive sesame dressing that steals the show
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Cabbage Slaw with Coconut-Lime Sesame Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful side dish featuring crisp vegetables and a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s a delightful accompaniment to grilled meats, fish tacos, or enjoyed as a light meal.
Ingredients
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- 200g Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 50g carrot, julienned
- 30g red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes (1 tbsp for dressing, 1 tbsp for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (1 tbsp for dressing, 1 tsp for garnish)
- 45ml sesame oil
- 30ml full-fat coconut milk
- 15ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 5ml lime zest
- 15ml halal-certified soy sauce or tamari
- 15ml honey or maple syrup
- 5ml freshly grated ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2.5ml red pepper chili flakes
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Combine sliced cabbage, julienned carrot, bell pepper, and green onions in a bowl.
- Toast Coconut & Seeds: Toast coconut flakes and sesame seeds in a dry skillet until golden brown.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and salt.
- Dress Slaw: Toss vegetables with dressing and toasted coconut-sesame mixture.
- Rest & Marinate: Let slaw sit for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Plate & Style: Arrange slaw on a plate, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with coconut flakes and sesame seeds.
- Serve Immediately: Serve at room temperature for maximum crunch.
Notes
Letting the slaw rest allows flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften. Toasting the coconut and sesame seeds enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg