Sesame Slaw
A colorful, crunchy, and refreshing slaw featuring green and red cabbage, carrots, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, paired with a light and flavorful dressing.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Dressings and Seasonings
- ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients in advance.
- Wash the green and red cabbages. Shred the cabbages into thin strips.
- Peel and grate the carrots into fine shreds.
- Chop the green onions into small pieces.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrots, chopped green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well-coated.
Serving
- Let the slaw rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Great as a side dish or topping for tacos. Customize with your favorite ingredients like apples or nuts. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.