Asian Sesame Ginger Slaw
This Asian Sesame Ginger Slaw isn't your average slaw! It's heartier with the addition of quinoa, but also mayo free and lighter with a delicious sesame ginger dressing!
Servings 6 people
Calories 277kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups napa cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups kale, shredded
- 2 cups carrot, grated
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 4 tablespoons green onions, diced
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed or 1 1/2 cup cooked
- 1 cup water (for cooking quinoa)
- 1 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted white are ok, black are a little more flavorful
- 1/2 cup whole cashews, toasted and then chopped
Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off, leave the lid on and allow the quinoa to sit on the burner for a further 5-7 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
- Heat a small saute pan to medium and add sesame seeds and toast for 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from pan and set aside.
- While pan is still hot, add cashews and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to be sure they do not burn. Remove from pan, set aside to cool, then give a rough chop.
- Meanwhile while quinoa is finishing, in a small bowl mix together vinairgrette dressing ingredients.
- In a large bowl, add cabbage, kale, carrots, cilantro, green onions, quinoa, black sesame seeds, and cashews and mix.
- Add dressing to large bowl of veggies and mix well. Cool in fridge until ready to serve.
Video
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Notes
Prepare in advance
Prep all of the veggies and prep the dressing. Keep separate until you're ready to serve and then mix right before serving.
Substitutions
Cabbage: Use any mixture of your favorites.
Onions: Substitute onion or yellow.
Cashews: Salted peanuts are also delicious!
Honey: Maple syrup is a delicious option, too and will make this recipe vegan.
Soy Sauce: Use tamari to ensure that it's gluten free, or a gluten-free soy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5118IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg
