Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw brings a crunchy, refreshing bite with tender ribbons of cabbage and sweet carrots tossed in a nutty, lightly tangy soy-ginger dressing. Toasted sesame seeds add depth while scallions brighten each mouthful. Serve as a crisp side for grilled meats, Asian-inspired dinners, or a picnic spread when you want something light yet flavorful.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Simmer the white wine vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat, cooking until it reduces to 2 tablespoons.
- 2
Pour the reduced vinegar into a large bowl and let it cool completely.
- 3
Whisk in the sesame oil, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and salt.
- 4
Add the cabbage and carrots to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.
- 5
Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the sesame seeds and scallions.
- Calories 89.73 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.31 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 15.31 g 6%
- Total Fat 2.65 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 150.59 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 59.79 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 358.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 6.98 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 30.79 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Sesame Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chinese Cabbage, Fresh Ginger, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 89.73 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chinese Cabbage, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Rice Vinegar. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 89.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw healthy?
- Sesame-Ginger Napa Cabbage and Carrot Slaw has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 89.73 calories and 2.31 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 150.59 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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