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Crunchy sesame coleslaw

Crunchy Sesame Coleslaw Recipe with Asian Flavors and Chicken

This crunchy sesame coleslaw is a vibrant, flavor-packed salad that blends fresh ingredients for a perfect side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 313
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups green cabbage or Chinese cabbage, shredded
  • 3 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 large carrots, julienned
  • 3 cups bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, finely sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/2 cup coriander / cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup Asian Fried Shallots optional, to garnish
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp fish sauce or more soy
  • 2 tbsp lime juice or more rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar any type
  • 1/2 tsp birds eye or other red chilli, finely minced optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken optional for meal

Equipment

  • Jar
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
  2. Combine the salad ingredients, except the Asian Fried Shallots.
  3. Pour over dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Garnish with Asian Fried Shallots. Serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 21.3gProtein: 29.4gFat: 13.3gSodium: 1045mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 9.3g

Notes

For a customized flavor, consider adding bell peppers or swapping proteins as per your taste.

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