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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » 10 Minute Recipes

    Crunchy Asian Slaw

    Published: Apr 4, 2019 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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    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.

    A bowl of slaw on a wooden surface surrounded by chopped cilantro.

    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. This is our Asian twist on coleslaw, that is a great side dish to chicken and fish.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Asian slaw - Step by step
    • What vegetables to use
    • Asian marinade
    • What to serve this with?
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More side dishes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why you will love it

    • A twist on traditional coleslaw
    • A great way to increase your veggie intake
    • Delicious with chicken and fish
    • Great for feeding a crowd at a BBQ

    Ingredients needed

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    • Carrot - We used standard orange carrots, which makes this a budget friendly side dish. However, you could use purple or yellow carrots to mix things up a little.
    • Cabbage - We used red cabbage in this recipe, but there is no reason why you couldn't use white cabbage for a pop of colour, or use a mixture of the two.
    • Garlic - You need to use fresh garlic for this recipe. Feel free to adjust the amount depending on how garlicy you like your food.
    • Ginger - Fresh ginger is a must for this slaw. Top tip - you can easily peel ginger using a teaspoon and scrapping the skin off.
    • Lime - This adds so much freshness to the slaw. You may need to use more or less, depending on how juicy your lime is.
    • Herbs - We used fresh mint and parsley for a real burst of flavour.
    • Soy sauce - A must in Asian inspired dish. You can reduce the salt by using low salt soy sauce.
    • Sesame oil - This adds so much flavour to the slaw, and helps to loose it up too.
    • Honey - This adds a nice sweetness and cuts through the spiciness of the chilli (if using). You could swap it for maple syrup if you want this to be vegan.
    • Cashews - These add a nice extra crunch to the slaw. You could swap them for flaked almonds if you prefer.
    • Chilli - Some slices of red chilli added just before serving add real kick of heat. You could chop them up and mix them in, but we prefer to make them visible on top so they can be picked off for those that don't like spice.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    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. Add to a large bowl.

    A large bowl containing grated carrot, red cabbage and apple.

    Two: Add the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, chopped mint and chopped coriander.

    Three: Add the sesame seeds, chopped chilli, garlic, ginger and cashew nuts. Mix well so everything is combined.

    What vegetables to use

    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 marinade

    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 work 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).

    A bowl of slaw with a lime wedge, cashews and chillies.

    What to serve this 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. Why not try it in our Salmon Burgers.

    It's great in Asian style tacos and goes well with tofu as well. We have also stirred it in to our Garlic Prawn Noodle recipe, so make sure you check that one out too!

    Here are some other dishes that we love serving it with:

    • Soy Ginger Salmon
    • Slow Cooked Lamb
    • Sweet and Sour Meatballs
    • Easy Salmon Curry
    • Thai Chicken Noodles
    • 10 Minute Vegetable Teriyaki
    A slaw in a blue bowl with a lime wedge and sliced red chilli.

    FAQs

    How to store Asian Slaw.

    This Asian slaw will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. We tend to make a big batch and then add it to meals, or to bulk out salads over the next could of days. It definitely makes lunchtime a bit more exciting.

    How to make vegan Asian slaw.

    It's easy to make this vegan. Simply swap the honey for maple syrup, or just leave it out if you don't want a touch of sweetness to the slaw.

    How to make Asian Slaw gluten free.

    To make this slaw gluten free, you just need to swap the soy sauce for a gluten free tamari.

    Can you add protein to Asian slaw?

    Yes, you can easily give this slaw a protein boost. Simply add some cooked shredded chicken (maybe some leftovers from our Slow Cooker Whole Chicken) or even some cooked king prawns or tofu if you want to keep it veggie. We also really like grilled salmon flaked in to it.

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    Extra tips

    • 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.
    • You could even add a spoonful or almond or peanut butter for some extra flavour and texture.

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    Recipe

    Asian Slaw in a blue bowl surrounded by sliced chillies and herbs.

    Asian Slaw

    By: Dannii Martin
    Salads don't get much crunchier than this Asian Slaw! It is bursting with vegetables, but it is far from boring.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Total: 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 192kcal
    Allergens:
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Carrot
    • 0.5 Red cabbage
    • 3 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger - peeled and finely chopped
    • 1 Apple - cored
    • 1 Lime - (juice only)
    • 5 g (0.25 cups) Fresh mint
    • 5 g (0.25 cups) Fresh coriander (cilantro)
    • 2 tablespoon Low salt soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon Sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
    • 2 tablespoon Cashews - finely chopped
    • 1 Red chilli - sliced

    Instructions

    • Using the grater attachment of a food processor, feed 2 Carrot, 0.5 Red cabbage and 1 Apple through the food shoot and use the food pusher to make sure they all go through. You could thinly slice everything instead. Add to a large bowl.
    • Add juice of 1 Lime, 2 tablespoon Low salt soy sauce, 2 tablespoon Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon Honey, 5 g Fresh mint and 5 g Fresh coriander (cilantro).
    • Add 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, 1 Red chilli, 3 Garlic clove, 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger and 2 tablespoon Cashews. Mix well so everything is combined.

    Recipe tips

    • 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.
    • You could even add a spoonful or almond or peanut butter for some extra flavour and texture.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 8865IU | Vitamin C: 122.7mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3.8mg

    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.

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    Comments

    1. Claire Cary

      April 05, 2019 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      OK this sounds amazing! Asian flavors are my favorite too, you can make virtually anything taste good with a little soy sauce and sesame oil! Can't wait to try this recipe :)

      Reply
    2. Adriana

      April 05, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful option satifying and a yummy side dish or even for serving as a main dish too. Liek the fact you added peppers yummy!

      Reply
    3. Beth Pierce

      April 05, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like a great side dish, or lunch option! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    4. Morgan Eisenberg

      April 05, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      Honey and apple are everything I never knew I always wanted in an Asian slaw.

      Reply
    5. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest

      April 04, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Your Asian slaw looks so good, Dannii. We love it as sides, and sometimes we pair it with grilled beef patties and make burgers out of it. So, so good. Can't wait for the summer to start the grill. :)

      Reply
    6. Pam Greer

      April 04, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Look at that gorgeous color!! I am always looking for different slaw recipes and this one has all the ingredients that we love!

      Reply
    7. Meghna

      April 04, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Love that crunch, it looks delicious. I will definitely try it out this weekend.

      Reply
    8. Veena Azmanov

      April 04, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a healthy dish. So colorful and crunchy. Love the combinations to it.

      Reply
    9. Robin

      April 04, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Great crunchy flavor combo!

      Reply
    10. Jennifer | SavorwithJennifer

      April 04, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love everything about this! The colors, the flavors, everything. Making this weekend!

      Reply
    11. Courtney | Love & Good Stuff

      April 04, 2019 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love salads like this! Full of texture and flavour. The apple is a nice addition as well!

      Reply
    12. Sophia

      April 04, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so easy, healthy, and tasty! I love the additions of cashews. So delicious!

      Reply
    13. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog

      April 04, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      I've never seen more colorful slaw! Lovely photo and I'm sure spot on flavor!

      Reply
    14. Zainab

      April 04, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      I'd love to put this awesome slaw on fish tacos! It looks so delish and I can't wait to make it!

      Reply
    15. kim

      April 04, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      Loving this hearty and delicious salad idea! So easy and tasty!

      Reply
    16. Patty

      April 04, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a nutritious and full of vitamins salad bowl, looks really delicious with this Asian style dressing!

      Reply
    17. Kelly Anthony

      April 04, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      This crunchy asian slaw is beautiful with all its bright colors. I also love how fresh and light this recipe is as well.

      Reply
    18. Rosa

      April 04, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds so good! I love that there’s a little kick in here. Very unique way to make coleslaw. Yum!

      Reply
    19. Jacqueline Debono

      April 04, 2019 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      This Asian slaw is such a yummy idea. I also love traditional coleslaw with burgers and bbqs but this would be a fabulous alternative. I'm thinking with fish cakes or chicken burgers!

      Reply
    20. Neli Howard

      April 04, 2019 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Simple, tasty, beautiful colors. Makes a perfect weekday lunch!

      Reply
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