This vibrant Asian red cabbage slaw is a crunchy, refreshing, and flavour-packed side dish. Tossed in a deliciously zingy lime dressing, it combines red cabbage, carrot, apple, peanuts, sesame, ginger, and citrus for a perfect balance of sweetness and zing. Simple to prepare and full of nutritious ingredients, it’s a great addition to salads, wraps, or as a side for your favourite dishes.
Red Cabbage Slaw: A Vibrant and Simple Salad
This vibrant Asian red cabbage slaw is tossed in a zesty and refreshing lime dressing. Topped with crunchy peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, fresh coriander, and mint, it’s a colourful dish packed with delicious textures and flavours.
Enjoy it on its own, as a flavourful wrap filling, or as a side dish to complement your favourite meals. Instead of a traditional mayonnaise-based dressing, this slaw features a bold and tangy blend of fresh lime juice, sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sugar, and soy sauce for a truly irresistible taste.
Like my Asian vermicelli noodle salad (with smoked tofu) this is a refreshing recipe that you can enjoy all-year round.
Why You Will Love This Red Cabbage Slaw
- Crunchy & Refreshing – A perfect balance of crisp textures and vibrant flavours.
- Zesty & Aromatic – The lime, sesame, ginger, and garlic dressing adds a bold, tangy kick.
- Versatile – Enjoy it on its own, as a wrap filling, or as a flavourful side dish.
- Healthy & Nutritious – Packed with fresh veggies, herbs, and wholesome ingredients.
- Easy to Make – Simple, quick, and requires just a handful of ingredients.
- Great for Meal Prep – Stays fresh and crunchy, making it ideal for make-ahead meals.
Serving Suggestions
This Asian red cabbage slaw is a versatile salad or side dish that complements a wide range of main courses. Here are some delicious ways to serve and pair it:
- BBQ Companion: Serve alongside grilled meats or veggie burgers.
- Taco Topping: Use as a crunchy topping for tacos or burritos.
- Sandwich Filling: Add a scoop to sandwiches or slider for extra crunch.
- Light Lunch: Enjoy a larger portion as a light, refreshing lunch on its own or with grilled protein.
Here are more Asian-inspired recipes you may like to try:
- ONE-POT ASIAN CABBAGE & RICE [VEGAN]
- CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD WITH OUMPH! CHUNKS [VEGAN] [GLUTEN FREE]
- LOW CARB ASIAN SWEET POTATO NOODLES [VEGAN] [GLUTEN FREE]
How to make this Asian red cabbage slaw
Ingredients
To make this Asian red cabbage slaw recipe, you will need:
- red cabbage
- carrot
- apple
- spring onions
- fresh coriander
- fresh mint
- peanuts
- sesame seeds
- red chilli
For The Dressing:
- sesame oil
- olive oil
- fresh lime juice
- rice vinegar
- sugar
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- light soy sauce
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
This is a very straightforward recipe but as the cabbage and carrot are eaten raw, you want to make sure you slice them thinly.
Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the red cabbage into very thin slices. Grate the carrots on the coarse side of a cheese grater. Cut the apple into small dice and slice the spring onions.
Step 2: Mix the Salad Ingredients
Add the red cabbage, carrot, apple and spring onions together in a large bowl. Mix in the chopped coriander and mint, as well as the peanuts.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
Make the dressing by whisking together the sesame oil, olive oil, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, finely grated fresh ginger, grated garlic cloves, and light soy sauce
Step 4: Toss and Serve this Asian Red Cabbage Slaw
Toss the salad in the dressing. Place on a serving dish.
Dry toast the sesame seeds in a pan until golden. Top the salad with toasted sesame seeds and chopped red chilli and serve.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
This Asian red cabbage slaw is not only delicious but also convenient for meal prep. Here’s how to keep it fresh and tasty:
- Storage: Keep your slaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Best Consumption: For optimal flavor and texture, enjoy within 1-2 days of preparation.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare the vegetables and dressing separately up to a day in advance. Combine just before serving to maintain crispness.
I hope you enjoy this Asian red cabbage slaw recipe as much as we do. If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
Asian Red Cabbage Slaw [vegan]
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 375 g red cabbage
- 200 g carrot
- 200 g apple
- 5 spring onions
- 30 g chopped coriander
- 2-3 Tbsp chopped mint
- 75 g salted peanuts
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 small red chilli
FOR THE DRESSING:
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
Instructions
- Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the red cabbage into very thin slices.375 g red cabbage
- Grate the carrots on the coarse side of a cheese grater.200 g carrot
- Cut the apple into small dice.200 g apple
- Slice the spring onions.5 spring onions
- Add the red cabbage, carrot, apple and spring onions together in a large bowl. Mix in the chopped coriander and mint, as well as the peanuts.30 g chopped coriander, 2-3 Tbsp chopped mint, 75 g salted peanuts
- Make the dressing by whisking together all its ingredients. Toss the salad in the dressing. Place on a serving dish.2 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 Tbsp rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves grated, 2 tsp light soy sauce
- Dry toast the sesame seeds in a pan until golden.2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- Top the salad with toasted sesame seeds and chopped red chilli.1 small red chilli
Nutrition
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Asian Red Cabbage Slaw [vegan]
https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/asian-red-cabbage-slaw-vegan/
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