The Best Chinese Coleslaw
This healthy twist on Chinese coleslaw will be your new favorite side dish. The tangy yet sweet dressing mixed with the crispy texture will make it disappear fast at any gathering. {Gluten-Free adaptable}
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced purple cabbage (about 1/4 head, or 4 cups coleslaw mix)
- 1 carrot , sliced into strips
- 1 green onion , sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted peanuts , coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro , minced
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Combine the purple cabbage, carrot, green onion, peanuts, and cilantro in a big bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss with a pair of tongs to mix well. You can serve it now or store it covered in the fridge until serving time, up to 2 days.
Notes
- For a gluten-free dish, use rice vinegar instead of Chinkiang vinegar, and tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g, Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 13.9g, Protein: 4.8g, Fat: 11.8g, Saturated Fat: 1.7g, Sodium: 387mg, Potassium: 165mg, Fiber: 3.6g, Sugar: 5.7g, Calcium: 290mg, Iron: 0.7mg