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Sesame Coleslaw

3.9

(50)

Accented with Asian seasonings, this cole-slaw makes a refreshing side dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1-pound head)
3 cups shredded peeled carrots
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, trimmed, thinly sliced
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup oriental sesame oil
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Additional fresh spinach leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine cabbage, carrots and sliced spinach in large bowl.

    Step 2

    Whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, ginger and soy sauce in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Season with salt and pepper. (Cabbage mixture and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)

    Step 3

    Toss cabbage mixture with dressing. Season coleslaw with salt and pepper. Line platter with additional spinach leaves. Mound coleslaw on platter. Sprinkle sesame seeds over and serve.

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