Japanese Sesame Slaw
This colourful salad offers tangy flavour and crunch.
Tips
Much lighter than a classic coleslaw, pack it along on your next potluck or enjoy as an accompaniment to fish, chicken or grilled tofu kabobs.
Makes 8 servings
Cooking time: n/a
Ingredients
- ½ small head of green cabbage, thinly sliced or grated
- ½ small head of red cabbage, thinly sliced or grated
- 6 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds, white or black, toasted
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) seasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp (5 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine both cabbages, onion, carrot and sesame seeds.
- Prepare dressing by shaking together rice vinegar, canola oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Pour dressing over salad, toss and refrigerate before serving. Ideally, allow to stand in fridge for an hour or more to allow flavours to mellow. Re-toss before serving.
Notes
Carbohydrate exchange information
1½ Fat Choices
1 Free Food Choice
Serving Size: ½ cup (125 mL)
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