This Ginger Sesame Slaw has such a simple fresh recipe. Made with just 4 easy ingredients, it’s perfect to serve alongside grilled chicken or fish or to make for your next BBQ or family gathering.
There is nothing better than a fabulous recipe that is so extremely quick and healthy. This Ginger Sesame Slaw is one of those and has that “something special” taste. The combination of ginger, toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar really lights up your taste buds.
If you’re a slaw lover, this asian version flavored with ginger and sesame a wonderful recipe to make instead of a traditional creamy mayonnaise version.
I just chopped up about ⅓ of a cup of the pickled ginger to add in with the oil and vinegar.
You can also add sliced scallions if you’d like too if your’d like.
This asian this yummy Soy-Lime-Garlic Marinated Chicken Tenders and served this slaw along side of it for another perfect easy healthy dinner!!
Ingredients needed
Shredded cabbage – buy pre-packaged slaw mix with carrots or shred your own
Pickled Ginger – Jars are found in the asian section of the grocery store. It’s wonderful flavor is the star of this recipe
Rice vinegar – seasoned is wonderful but any rice vinegar would work.
Toasted sesame oil – toasted is best but regular is fine as well.
Salt – to taste
Scallions – an optional ingredient that adds even more flavor
Toasted sesame seeds – another optional ingredient for a little extra crunch
How to Make this Asian Slaw
Place the cabbage in a medium size serving bowl
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
Variations/Substitutions
- Add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce or tamari if gluten free
- Add in thin slices of red bell pepper or shredded broccoli
- Add ¼ cup of fresh diced cilantro
- Add a little sriracha sauce for a spicier version
Tips
If you have time, make a few hours ahead of serving to allow the flavors to blend together. It’s still wonderful if you don’t though.
Add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if slaw is too tart for liking.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Use a tablespoon of fresh grated ginger in place of pickled ginger if you prefer.
Other healthy salad recipes too:
Ginger Sesame Slaw
Ingredients
- 16 ounces bag of shredded cabbage with carrots
- ⅓ cup pickled ginger
- 1 Tablespoons seasoned rice-wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ cups of scallions sliced thin optional
- Toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Place the cabbage in a medium sized serving bowl
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
- Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Todd
Nice recipe! I’m diabetic so I’m always looking for healthy , good tasting recipes. This fits that description.
Nan
Am I only the second one person who has actually made this slaw to review it? If you like slaw and you like pickled ginger, this is delicious. We served with Asian Style Ribs.
Suzanne
Hi Sherri,
Love that you have included ginger in this slaw recipe. Thanks for linking up to Saturday Sparks. You have been featured today.
Have a Great Weekend,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
Natasha in Oz
That coleslaw looks amazing and so healthy too. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at the #sundaysdownunder link up! I’ve pinned this and shared on social media.
Best wishes and hope to see you again tomorrow!
Natasha in Oz
Miz Helen
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Margaret
I saw you featured on Tasty Tuesday – Congrats! What a beautiful salad! I bet it tastes good too, I love rice vinegar and sesame oil.
Sherri
Thank you so much Margaret!! It’s now one of my favorites!
Jann Olson
This sounds super yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Theresa @DearCreatives
Hi Sherri, Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned & Shared. Hope to see you again soon.
All that's Jas
My kind of salad. Simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
Lou Lou Girls
I’m drooling right now! This looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for bringing this to our party and we hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls
Jamie
Those look amazing. Definitely pinning the Ginger Sesame one to try for my family! 🙂
Amanda
you had me at ginger! love everything about this slaw – these are my fave flavors! might have to give it a try this weekend for the 4th! sharing & pinning! 🙂
a spirit of simplicity
oh that looks divine. I have printed it out and added to my grocery list! Thanks.
Becca @ The Earthlings Handbook
Those are some of my favorite flavors! Thanks for the inspiration.
Jody @EasyPeasyMom
This looks so delicious! Pinning, thanks for sharing!
Deb at Counting My Chickens
I have a lot of cabbage in the garden now. This looks like a great use for it!