Best 8 5 Ingredient Asian Slaw Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy side dishes, nothing beats an Asian slaw. With its vibrant colors, crisp textures, and tangy flavors, it's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or tofu. Plus, it's incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or somewhere in between, there's an Asian slaw recipe out there for you. And the best part? You can make it with just five ingredients.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN SLAW - CRUNCHY ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



Asian Slaw - crunchy Oriental Cabbage Salad with Asian Dressing image

Recipe video above. A light, healthy, CRUNCHY Asian salad that is a great side for all types of Asian foods. Dressing is a great salty / sour / spicy lime dressing reminiscent of Thai and Vietnamese food. Add CHICKEN if making this as a meal. Serves 8 - 10 as a side, 4 as a meal with chicken.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Noodles     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups green cabbage or Chinese cabbage (, shredded)
3 cups red cabbage (, shredded)
2 large carrots (, julienned)
3 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions (, finely sliced on the diagonal )
1/2 cup coriander / cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup Asian Fried Shallots ((optional), to garnish (Note 1))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((Note 2))
3 tbsp soy sauce ((Note 3))
2 tsp fish sauce (, or more soy (Note 4))
2 tbsp lime juice (, or more rice vinegar (Note 5))
3 tbsp peanut oil ((Note 6))
1 1/2 tbsp sugar (, any type)
1/2 tsp birds eye or other red chilli (, finely minced (optional))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
  • Combine the salad ingredients, except the Asian Fried Shallots.
  • Pour over dressing and toss to combine.
  • Garnish with Asian Fried Shallots. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 415 g, Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, Fat 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1045 mg, Fiber 3.6 g, Sugar 9.3 g

5-INGREDIENT ASIAN SLAW



5-Ingredient Asian Slaw image

Teriyaki sauce and citrus vinaigrette make a speedy dressing for crunchy, colorful cabbage, bell pepper and cucumber.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups finely sliced Chinese (Napa) cabbage
1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin slices
1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, sliced into thin slices
1/4 cup citrus vinaigrette dressing
2 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix cabbage, bell pepper and cucumber.
  • In small bowl, mix dressing and teriyaki sauce. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ASIAN COLESLAW



Asian Coleslaw image

Here's an Asian slaw recipe without all the greasy mayonnaise. It's well-liked by the people who've tried it. A bit of sugar mellows the tangy Asian coleslaw dressing. -Alta Goodman of Canton, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups Chinese or napa cabbage (1-1/4 pounds), thinly sliced and ribs removed
3 medium carrots, shredded
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, green onions and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN SLAW



Asian Slaw image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
12 ounces 3-color cole slaw mix (recommended: Fresh Express)
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup crispy fried chow mein noodles (recommended: La Choy) plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  • Add slaw mix, bean sprouts and fried noodles. Toss to combine. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
  • Serve garnished with additional fried noodles.

EASY ASIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SLAW



Easy Asian-Style Chicken Slaw image

From the first time I made this chicken dish, I knew it was a winner-the bowl came back to the kitchen scraped clean. This one-dish wonder works every time in my house! -Bess Blanco, Vail, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded
1 package (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing

Steps:

  • Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. Break noodles into small pieces; place in a large bowl. Add chicken, coleslaw mix and green onions. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN SLAW



Asian Slaw image

My friend passed this recipe on to me.... whenever she brings it to our get togethers it goes really fast! If you are taking this with you to a party you can keep the dressing in a separate container and mix it into your salad right before serving.

Provided by Hollyism

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package Coleslaw
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, oriental flavor
3 scallions
1 (2 ounce) package sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 package of the ramen seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Sautee almonds and sesame seeds until lightly brown.
  • Place first 5 ingredients in bowl, breaking up ramen noodles. Set aside. Reserve seasoning packet for dressing.
  • Mix dressing ingredients.
  • Toss salad with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 137.9, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 3.7

5 MINUTE SLAW



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Celery seeds add nice flavor to this tangy oil-free slaw.This goes well with fried fish.

Provided by Tasha

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 4h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
⅓ teaspoon celery seed
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 (8 ounce) packages coleslaw mix

Steps:

  • Whisk red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, and green onions in a salad bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Toss coleslaw mix with dressing. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 198.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CRUNCHY ASIAN SLAW! RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Crunchy Asian Slaw! Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Tabatha

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. coleslaw mix
1/2 cup sliced green onions, including some of the green blades
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 pkgs. Ramen chicken flavored noodles (use the seasoning packets for the dressing)
1 cup oil
2 tsp. soy sauce
3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the slaw mix in a large bowl. Add the sliced green onion, and sunflower seeds. Remove the Ramen noodles from the bag, crush them up and add. Set the seasoning packets aside.Mix sugar, vinegar, seasoning packets, and soy sauce until sugar is dissolved. Add the red pepper flakes if you are using them. Stream the oil in slowly whisking as you pour. Whisk until it is well blended. Pour over the slaw mixture, toss, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage and carrots.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • For a sweeter slaw, add a tablespoon of honey or sugar to the dressing.
  • For a spicier slaw, add a teaspoon of Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • Serve the slaw immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This 5-ingredient Asian slaw is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and refreshing, with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor. The slaw is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this Asian slaw a try.

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