Asian Slaw Salad

This Asian Slaw Salad is a vibrant mix of crunchy vegetables and a tangy dressing, offering a refreshing and healthy side dish. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light meal, it's both satisfying and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• Green cabbage - 150 grams, shredded
• Carrot - 1 medium (about 100 grams), julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1/2 (about 75 grams), thinly sliced
• Cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Honey - 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top and give the salad a final toss.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from the fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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