Description
Asian Slaw with Sriracha Dressing is a refreshing salad made primarily from fresh vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and fennel, dressed in a creamy yet tangy sauce spiced up with the famous Sriracha hot sauce. This dish offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the crunchiness of cabbage and carrots against the smoothness of the creamy dressing. The Sriracha adds a bold kick, making it an unforgettable side dish or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Slaw Base:
- 3 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)
Sriracha Dressing:
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayo, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, sesame oil, and fish sauce until smooth.
- Toss the Slaw
- Add cabbage, carrots, fennel, cilantro, and sesame seeds to the bowl.
- Toss until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and soften the veggies.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or topping.
Notes
For extra crunch and protein, toss in roasted peanuts, cashews, or edamame. This slaw also pairs perfectly as a topping for tacos, burgers, or grilled fish for a spicy, refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: None
Keywords: Asian Slaw with Sriracha Dressing