For another take on this vibrant salad, try our Asian salad recipe next. Or, opt for this sesame crunch snap pea salad.
Easy Asian coleslaw dressing: Juice from one mandarin orange, tahini, toasted sesame oil, avocado oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, and soy sauce. Asian slaw ingredients: Cabbage, carrots, mandarin oranges, fresh cilantro, and sesame seeds. Salted cashews: If your supermarket carries garlic roasted cashews, get them! Otherwise roasted, salted cashews are perfect.
Mayo-free coleslaw dressing
We love a mayo-based coleslaw dressing just as much as the next person. However, there are occasions when a mayo-free version is ideal: if your coleslaw is sitting out for an hour at a picnic or BBQ, or if you want to lighten things up, mayo-free is the way to go for your Asian coleslaw dressing! The holy grail ingredient is tahini. It makes this perfectly creamy while staying dairy-free and adds a beautiful sesame flavor that melds with the zesty orange. Crafting it is super simple—you just pour everything into a jar, shake it, and you’ve got yourself a vibrant Asian coleslaw dressing!
Edamame: A cup of edamame has around 17 grams of protein! This delicious burst of green goodness will keep you satisfied for longer. Herbs: Fresh mint or basil add a refreshing element. Extra vegetables: Add bean sprouts, broccoli florets or sliced stems, snap peas, green onions, red bell pepper, sliced onions, corn kernels, whatever is left in the fridge! Spicy: Want to add some kick? Sprinkle in sliced chilis or red chili flakes to taste. Chicken: Add some shredded chicken for a heartier Asian chicken slaw. Fruit: Some thinly sliced apple or Asian pear works a treat in this Asian slaw, too. Toppings: Add some wasabi peas or crispy fried onions, or swap the cashews out for peanuts or almonds. Ramen noodles: Add some extra crunch by breaking up ramen noodles into small pieces, and scatter them over your slaw, similar to how we make our ramen noodle salad!
It’ll also be a nice crunchy and vibrant addition to any Asian dishes you serve up – the ingredients are things we associate with many Asian cuisines, so it works with Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, or other Asian dinners!
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