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Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw

Crunchy Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw for a Fresh Twist

This Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw is a vibrant, crunchy side dish that brings a fresh twist to mealtime, ready in minutes and low-calorie.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 4 cups Purple Cabbage fresh, can use pre-shredded
  • 1 cup Carrot freshly shredded preferred
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar can substitute with brown rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey maple syrup can be used for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil substitute with regular sesame oil if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger fresh ginger enhances flavor
Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley optional, cilantro can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds sunflower seeds can be a twist
Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper season to taste; kosher salt recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp Knife or Box Grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the vegetables by washing and shredding the purple cabbage and carrots. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing by whisking together rice wine vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and ground ginger in a small bowl.
  3. Combine the slaw and dressing by drizzling the dressing over the shredded cabbage and carrots and tossing well.
  4. Season the slaw with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley and toasted sesame seeds.
  5. Let the slaw rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve and enjoy the slaw with your favorite main dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients are key for the best flavor and crunch. Allowing the slaw to rest enhances flavor melding while maintaining crunch.

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