Recipe: Sesame Ginger Slaw
If you want a potluck dish that's a total crowd-pleaser, there is no better choice than this sesame ginger slaw.
Serves6
If you want a potluck dish that’s a total crowd-pleaser, and is as cheap as it is easy to pull off, there is no better choice than a really great, vibrant slaw. Fill your largest serving bowl with bold splashes of color and crunch from cabbage, carrot, and scallion, and toss it with a punchy and sesame-ginger vinaigrette for a side that will stand out in a crowd.
Change Up Your Coleslaw Game
If coleslaw has always been your potluck go-to, this Asian-inspired slaw is a great way to change things up without going too far afield. It starts with a lot of the same ingredients, but uses scallions in place of red onion and swaps the creamy mayo- or sour cream-based dressing for one that’s lighter and made rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger.
Beyond the potluck spread, serve it up with everything from pulled pork and grilled chicken to fish tacos and tofu. And when burger night rolls around, if you took this slaw from side dish to burger topping, you definitely would not be sorry.
Sesame Ginger Slaw
If you want a potluck dish that's a total crowd-pleaser, there is no better choice than this sesame ginger slaw.
Serves6
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup
rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon
honey
- 1 tablespoon
tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon
toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon
finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 clove
garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
For the slaw:
- 3 cups
finely shredded red cabbage
- 3 cups
finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup
shredded carrots
- 4
medium scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup
chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons
black sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
Instructions
Make the dressing: Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Make the slaw: Add the 2 cabbages, carrots, scallions, basil, and sesame seeds to the bowl of dressing and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Garinsh with the more basil and sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes
Make ahead: The dressing can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Rewhisk before using.
Storage: Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.