Sesame Cabbage Slaw

Name: Sesame Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Salad Recipes, Asian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

I often increase the portions of this recipe to serve a much larger number of people. But, as it is, it is perfect as a side dish for two…colorful and tasty.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, pepper and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lime juice, soy sauce and honey. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 123 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Cabbage & Carrot Slaw in Reminisce Extra July 2009