Asian Slaw with Ginger Dressing

This Asian slaw is a light and refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's made with a variety of colorful vegetables, including green and red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and green onions. The vegetables are tossed in a flavorful ginger dressing that's made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and fresh ginger. The slaw is chilled for at least 30 minutes before serving, which allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly.

I first had this slaw at a Vietnamese restaurant in New York City. I was immediately hooked on the combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. I asked the chef for the recipe, and he was kind enough to share it with me. I've been making this slaw ever since, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Green cabbage, thinly sliced
• Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• Carrots, thinly sliced
• Cucumber, thinly sliced
• Green onions, thinly sliced
• Sesame seeds, toasted
• Homemade Ginger Dressing (see below)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds.
2. Pour the ginger dressing over the slaw and toss to coat.
3. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of green and red cabbage gives the slaw a beautiful color and a variety of textures.
• The carrots and cucumber add sweetness and crunch.
• The green onions add a bit of sharpness and a pop of color.
• The sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and a bit of texture.
• The ginger dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.