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Coleslaw with an asian salad dressing recipe and black sesame seeds on top in a bowl. It has cabbage, carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds in a creamy dressing with mayonnaise. vinegar, soy sauce, and Sesame Oil.  It really is a sidekick that can go with anything!
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Coleslaw with an Asian Salad Dressing Recipe

This Coleslaw with an Asian Salad Dressing Recipe is creamy, crunchy, tangy, sweet, and savory, all wrapped up into one unbelievable bite!  You get crunchy textures from the cabbage and carrots, saltiness from the soy sauce and a slight bite from the scallions.  Subtle nuttiness shines through from the Sesame Oil and Seeds and creaminess comes from just a touch of mayonnaise.  Goes with EVERYTHING! #coleslaw #picnicfoods #grillingrecipes #saladrecipes #coleslawrecipes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword coleslaw, sesame dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 197kcal
Author Carrie Tyler

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 carrots, medium
  • 2 scallions sliced

Instructions

Prep Ahead Steps

  • Cut the cabbage very thinly.  You could use a food processor as well for this, but I like cutting it myself.  To do this, cut it into large chunks or slices so it is more manageable.  Then slice very thin and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
    Knife slicing cabbage thin for Asian Coleslaw. It has cabbage, carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds in a creamy dressing with mayonnaise. vinegar, soy sauce, and Sesame Oil.  It really is a sidekick that can go with anything!
  • Shred the carrots using the large side of a grater.  Or use your food processor.  Thinly slice the scallions. Place both in the same bowl with the cabbage.
    Shredding carrot on a grater for Asian Coleslaw. It has cabbage, carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds in a creamy dressing with mayonnaise. vinegar, soy sauce, and Sesame Oil.  It really is a sidekick that can go with anything!
  • Place sesame seeds in a pre-heated pan on low heat and stir constantly for a minute until slightly fragrant
  • In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, sesame oil, Soy sauce, mayonnaise, honey, pepper
    Asian Dressing with whisk in bowl for Asian Coleslaw. It has cabbage, carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds in a creamy dressing with mayonnaise. vinegar, soy sauce, and Sesame Oil.  It really is a sidekick that can go with anything!

Assemble

  • In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, carrots, and scallions. Toss with dressing to coat evenly. Top with toasted sesame seeds

Notes

  • What else can I use with this Asian Salad Dressing Recipe?  You can use this Asian salad dressing as a dipping sauce for Summer rolls or egg rolls, or other appetizer. It’s also great for salads with leafy green salads, noodle salads, or any healthy salad.
  • What can I serve this Asian Coleslaw with?  This Coleslaw with Asian Salad Dressing recipe is just fantastic on it’s own as a side for grilled-anything. But here are some other ways you may not have thought of! Top it on Korean Bulgogi Sauce Beef Tacos! Add it on TOP of a burger or hotdog. Or how about an Asian twist to go on BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe. It is also delicious on Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe.
  • How long will this Coleslaw and Dressing last in the refrigerator?  The Asian salad dressing recipe will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days. If you mix the dressing with the slaw, it will last for up to 5 days (assuming you factor in any days that the dressing by itself was made ahead). But beware, it may start to get a bit soggy by the fifth day.
Is this Asian coleslaw recipe gluten free?
This Coleslaw with the Asian salad dressing recipe is gluten free with the ingredients listed. Always be sure to check ingredient labels to ensure that all products are also gluten free.
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