Description
This Gochujang Slaw is a vibrant and flavorful Korean-inspired salad that combines crunchy vegetables with a spicy, tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, this slaw is easy to make and packed with delicious Asian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Slaw:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Main Slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded green and purple cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Adjust gochujang amount for spice preference.
- This slaw pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, or as a vibrant side salad.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
