Crunchy Asian Coleslaw

Name: Crunchy Asian Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded Chinese or napa cabbage; 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped; 1/2 small zucchini, julienned; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 4-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; Dash crushed red pepper flakes

This flavor-packed twist on traditional creamy coleslaw makes a perfect complement to the Thai shrimp. The light, tangy vinaigrette enhances the fresh flavors of the veggies.—Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York

Ingredients

1 cup shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, chopped
1/2 small zucchini, julienned
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cabbage, water chestnuts, zucchini and green pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 65 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Oriental Sesame Coleslaw in Taste of Home August/September 2011

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randcbruns

Mar 4, 2015

I like to make this when we need a change from the classic cream coleslaw. We change up the veggies from time to time depending on what we have on hand. Napa cabbage is the key.
Joscy

Jan 28, 2014

Not fan of heat in red pepper in this, so will just leave out OR add dried herb inbstead.
stefanier

Aug 3, 2011

Excellent with all foods, had with Thai and Good old American Hamburgers
cindytanner

Jul 23, 2011

I am usually not a big fan of coleslaw, but this one is not as sweet as so many of them are. Just the right amount of heat, absolutely delicious, no guilt savory slaw! Got raves from my asian food loving Daughter! Will keep this recipe handy.