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A bowl filled with crispy rainbow slaw garnished with wonton strips.

Rainbow Slaw with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Linda Feller
Colorful Rainbow Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing - a vibrant, crunchy veggie slaw loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell peppers & edamame in zesty homemade dressing.
Prep time.5 minutes
Custom time.20 minutes
Total time.25 minutes
Course.Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine.Asian
Number of servings.9
Calories per serving.195 kcal

Ingredients

For the slaw:

  • 4 cups purple cabbage*, shredded
  • 4 cups green cabbage*, shredded
  • 2 large carrots*, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shelled edamame, (find these in the frozen veggie aisle)
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

For the dressing:

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, (like avocado, vegetable or canola)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

For garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • cup sliced almonds, toasted (or slivered almonds)
  • 1 cup crispy wonton strips, (or Chow Mein noodles)

Instructions

  • Place all slaw vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to combine.
  • Add garnishes just before serving.

Notes

  • *Save time and purchase pre-shredded cabbage and carrots, or substitute with slaw mix.
  • Make ahead tips – A few hours before enjoying, add your veggies to a bowl; cover and refrigerate. Store the dressing in a separate container. Wait to toss the slaw and add garnishes until just before serving. 
  • Storage instructions – Transfer leftovers to a covered container and refrigerate for a day or two. The slaw will loose some of its crisp texture, but still be flavorful. Keep in mind that the wonton strips will get soggy…but you can always add a few fresh ones to your leftovers!

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3672IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords.no cook, vegetarian
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