Quick Asian-Style Cole Slaw

Submitted by Linky

"This was part of a recipe for tilapia tacos. I've tweaked it a bit and now make it as a side dish, not just as part of the taco. The last time I made it, I doubled everything and added small, thin strips of red bell pepper and about a handful of snow pea-pods, cut into thirds."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 cups coleslaw mix
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, light
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger, powdered, use more if fresh
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil

directions

1. Whisk together mayo, lime juice, ginger and sesame oil.
2. Add cole slaw mix, cilantro and onion and mix together.
3. If desired, you can use 2 Tb mayo and 1 Tb chipotle mayo for a little spice.

Reviews

[Bayhill]

We really liked the Asian flair of this coleslaw. It was a nice change from your everyday traditional coleslaw. I took a few liberties with this recipe and made it more of a Chinese chicken coleslaw. I used green onion and went heavy on the cilantro. I also added a couple of handfuls of peanuts, crispy chow mein noodles, and chopped, cooked chicken. To the dressing, I added about 1/2 tsp. soy sauce and 1 tsp. honey. This made a wonderful, quick lunch salad. Thank you for sharing! ** Made for 2013 Divisional Football Playoffs**

 

[Starrynews]

So easy and quick to prepare! Nice flavor from the ginger, lime juice, and sesame oil. Thanks for sharing! ZWT9

 

[lazyme]

I really enjoyed this coleslaw. The lime juice and sesame oil were great touches for flavor. Thanks for sharing, Linky. Made for ZWT9.

 

[Jubes]

This was such a great make-over on regular mayo coleslaw using purchased slaw mix. We served out coleslaw with grilled salmon to make a complete meal. Photo also to be posted. Made for Make my Recipe Tag Game in the Aus/NZ Forum

 

[Susan L.]

Both hubby and I really enjoyed this recipe in spite of the fact that I was pretty free-wheeling with the measurements. I think I was a bit light on the cilantro and heavy on the sesame oil, but it was still very good. I made a substitution of 1/2 head cabbage and 1 carrot for the coleslaw mix, but I think it was around 3 cups overall. I used fresh ginger (maybe about 1/2 Tbsp. or so.) I did put a bit of red bell pepper in and that was good. I will be making this again.