This Simple Asian Slaw is crunchy and tasty. Made with simple ingredients that pack a lot of flavor, this slaw recipe is absolutely delicious.
This Simple Asian Slaw is such a yummy side dish or topping. With a few just a few ingredients, you can have a delicious mix that goes great with a variety of meals, or even on its own. This dish has lots of crunch, as well as a flavorful homemade dressing that's a snap to make. You'll love serving this Asian slaw salad.
One of the best things about this Asian slaw is that it uses easy to find ingredients that are available at any grocery store or superstore. With some quick prep work, you can plate this slaw in minutes. The homemade dressing has layers of complex flavors, but it's really easy to make. And also more healthy. Everything about this Asian slaw is fresh and delicious. Let's see what goes into it.
Main Ingredients
- Coleslaw Mix. You can just use a simple mix of cabbage and carrots. Make it yourself, or use a store bought coleslaw mix to save time.
- Bell Pepper. Any color could be used for this slaw, but I used orange.
- Herbs. Fresh scallions and cilantro.
- The dressing ingredients. This homemade Asian dressing is made of rice vinegar, grapeseed oil (or any other neutral tasting oil), sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and maple syrup.
- Peanuts and/or sesame seeds. To garnish.
How to Make Asian Slaw
1. Place the coleslaw mix, sliced bell pepper, chopped scallions, and cilantro into a mixing bowl.
2. Prepare the dressing by mixing all of the dressing ingredients together in a small mason jar. Shake to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
4. Transfer the Asian slaw into a serving bowl, and then garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts. Serve.
Add-ins & Substitutes for this Slaw
- Substitute garnishes. If you'd like to try different garnishes, you could also use wonton strips, different nuts (like almonds or walnuts), or add fruit (such as diced apples or cranberries).
- Create your own dressing. This Asian dressing complements the flavors of this slaw, but if you have your own favorite, then add that. Whether it's store bought or something you make yourself, you can try different dressings on this slaw.
- Add some protein. Instead of serving this as a side, you can make this a full-on meal by adding some protein-packed tofu, chicken, steamed fish, or edamame. This will make it more satisfying and a great light lunch or dinner.
How to Store this Simple Asian Slaw
If you haven't yet added the homemade dressing to this slaw salad, then you can store the dry ingredients in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. If you have already dressed your Asian Slaw, then it will begin to absorb the dressing and lose some of its delicious crispness after a day or so. Try to only make as much as you plan to eat for best quality.
What to Serve it with
- As is. It tastes great all on its own, so dig in!
- On top of tacos. This simple Asian slaw tastes so good on top of tacos. The tacos can have seasoned ground beef, fish like mahi mahi, or just refried beans.
- With seafood. This slaw tastes really good with seafood, such as salmon, mahi mahi, or tuna.
- As a salad. If you want to serve this as the main dish, you can add protein like edamame or tofu to create a satisfying vegetarian dish that everyone will love.
This Simple Asian Slaw is made with tasty ingredients that come together to create a delicious slaw salad that goes well with so many things. You may want to eat it as is, but you can also add your favorite proteins or toppings to make it more to your liking. The flavorful dressing is perfect, but you can also put your own personal spin on it. However you choose to serve it, this fresh and crunchy Asian slaw is one of the best you'll have. It is so scrumptious and yummy, I know you'll enjoy it as much as I do.
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Simple Asian Slaw
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 14 oz. cole slaw mix
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- sesame seed and roasted peanuts, to garnish
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 tsp. maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp. grated garlic
Instructions
- Place the coleslaw mix, sliced bell pepper, chopped scallions, and cilantro into a mixing bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing all of the dressing ingredients together in a small mason jar. Shake to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Transfer the Asian slaw into a serving bowl, and then garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts. Serve.
Notes
ADD-INS & SUBSTITUTES FOR THIS SLAW
- Substitute garnishes. If you’d like to try different garnishes, you could also use wonton strips, different nuts (like almonds or walnuts), or add fruit (such as diced apples or cranberries).
- Create your own dressing. This Asian dressing complements the flavors of this slaw, but if you have your own favorite, then add that. Whether it’s store bought or something you make yourself, you can try different dressings on this slaw.
- Add some protein. Instead of serving this as a side, you can make this a full-on meal by adding some protein-packed tofu, chicken, steamed fish, or edamame. This will make it more satisfying and a great light lunch or dinner.
What a Beautiful Salad! We love Coleslaw but this is an Upscaled version with extra colors and textures. Will definitely make it! Thanks, Tania!
Thank you so much, Anna!