Salads don’t get much crunchier than this Asian Slaw! It is bursting with vegetables, but it is far from boring. Zesty lime juice, fresh mint and coriander, salty soy sauce, a kick of chilli and some sweetness from the honey bring together the carrot, cabbage and apple for a vibrant side dish.
Asian Slaw
Coleslaw is the ultimate side salad isn’t it? I mean, a burger is incomplete without some on the side and you wouldn’t even think of hosting a BBQ without a big bowl of coleslaw for everyone to dig in to.
It’s the simplicity of some crunchy veg in a creamy dressing that everyone loves and it’s indulgent whilst still feeling like you are eating something healthy.
We are always looking for new ways to jazz up the humble slaw and although our Mexican Coleslaw is usually the favourite, I think there might be a new favourite in town.
Crunchy Asian Coleslaw
This Asian slaw is still made up with mostly carrot and cabbage, but we have added in some grated apple too for extra crunch and some added sweetness. You will find even more crunch from the cashew nuts and sesame seeds, so it’s a bit of a crunch sensation really.
Asian Salad
You don’t really think of coleslaw when thinking of Asian food, but this Asian Slaw has some of our favourite Asian flavours in it. Sesame, chilli, ginger, honey, garlic, soy – they are all really bold flavours but they don’t fight against each other in this dish.
Instead they would really well together and create a nice balance between the sweet and salty and still has a nice kick of chilli (although you can easily leave that out).
What To Serve Asian Slaw With?
This is definitely intended as a side salad, but equally you could serve it with some grilled salmon or chicken on top. We usually have it on the side with something like sweet and sour or a stir-fry/noodle dish.
We have also stirred it in to our Garlic Prawn Noodle recipe, so make sure you check that one out too!
Ingredients needed to make a Asian Slaw (serves 4)
- 2 carrots
- Half a head of red cabbage
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- A thumb sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 apple
- Juice of 1 lime
- A handful of fresh mint and coriander
- 2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp cashews, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, sliced
How To Make Asian Slaw – Step by Step:
One: Using the grater attachment of a food processor, feed the carrots, cabbage and apple through the food shoot and use the food pusher to make sure they all go through. You could thinly slice everything instead.
Two: In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and honey. Tip the grated vegetables in to the dressing and mix well.
Three: Pour the dressed vegetables in to a bowl and top with the sesame seeds, chopped chilli and cashew nuts.
Other Salad Recipes To Try:
Lentil and Feta Salad
Mexican Salad
Fattoush Salad
Thai Beef Salad
Roasted Vegetable Salad
Some extra tips for this Asian coleslaw:
- If you don’t like spicy food, leave the chilli totally out of this dish.
- This is intended as a side dish, but you could serve it with some grilled chicken or fish on top for a main meal.
- Make this salad vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.
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Asian Slaw
Ingredients
- 2 Carrots
- 0.5 Head of red cabbage
- 3 Garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp Ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 apple
- 1 Lime (juice only)
- 0.5 cup Fresh mint and coriander
- 2 tbsp Reduced salt soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Cashews, finely chopped
- 1 Red chilli sliced
Instructions
- Using the grater attachment of a food processor, feed the carrots, cabbage and apple through the food shoot and use the food pusher to make sure they all go through. You could thinly slice everything instead.
- In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and honey. Tip the grated vegetables in to the dressing and mix well.
- Pour the dressed vegetables in to a bowl and top with the sesame seeds, chopped chilli and cashew nuts.
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Notes
- If you don't like spicy food, leave the chilli totally out of this dish.
- This is intended as a side dish, but you could serve it with some grilled chicken or fish on top for a main meal.
- Make this salad vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Ines says
I really like crunchy salads an cashew combination, thank you for the recipe!
Sofia says
Well I love coleslaw, and this one looks like a unique twist that I am really looking forward to trying. Love all the flavours and seasoning used here! Sounds wonderful.
Krissy says
I absolutely love all the color in this recipe. So much flavor too!
Claudia Lamascolo says
the vibrance alone in that bowl is calling my name. You always have such healthy and delicious fresh vegetables! I would eat this everyday! Love it!
David says
Looks like a perfect summer side! I like the idea also of making a main out of it, with some salmon.