Chinese Coleslaw

Name: Chinese Coleslaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 5 cups coarsely chopped Chinese or napa cabbage; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup sliced green onions (1-inch pieces); 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

We use this recipe a lot, especially in the summer. Everyone in the family enjoys it. It's great for barbecues, served with chicken and a little bread.

Ingredients

5 cups coarsely chopped Chinese or napa cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced green onions (1-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Toss all vegetables and sesame seeds to combine. In small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving; toss again before serving.

Originally published as Chinese Coleslaw in Country June/July 1990

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germanycook

Mar 9, 2014

Absolutely awesome salad! I added mandarins and ramen noodles, and doubled the dressing and cabbage. Sooooo yummy.
bleeding_rose

Dec 13, 2013

This was delicious. I was looking for something different to take to the lake, rather than the same old pasta or fruit salads, and this turned out to be a perfect, simple dish to share. I added ramen right before serving to add some extra crunch. Will certainly make this again.
adelle cerruti

Apr 2, 2012

The flavor was excellent. Two comments: 1. I would triple the cabbage and double the dressing. 2.Add the dressing when serving or it gets soggy. Also, replaced the water chesnuts with sliced toasted almonds. We have big eaters , and needed the extra cabbage. We will make this again!
Gaylaann2

Aug 3, 2011

I added a red pepper and romen noodles. The water chestnuts really did the trick...I have picky eaters and they really loved it.