Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Ginger Dressing and Sesame Seeds
Crisp cabbage and carrot get tossed in a tangy, gingery dressing for a crunchy side.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Soy, Sesame
This slaw pairs finely shredded cabbage and carrot with a bright dressing built on fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and a touch of sesame oil. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty finish, making it a fitting side for grilled meats, tacos, or noodle bowls.
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Method
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In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, and salt until well combined.
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Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
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Let the slaw sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly.
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Toss the slaw again, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve.
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Cabbage and Carrot Slaw with Ginger Dressing and Sesame Seeds
This slaw pairs finely shredded cabbage and carrot with a bright dressing built on fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and a touch of sesame oil. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty finish, making it a fitting side for grilled meats, tacos, or noodle bowls.
40 min 4 servings 110 cal
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Method
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
- 4
Let the slaw sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly.
- 5
Toss the slaw again, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve.
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