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Enjoy this sweet, tangy, crunchy and nutty spin on the traditional classic coleslaw for a light and fresh side that will impress! Citrus Asian Coleslaw is a bright and colorful recipe that is very simple to put together.

Citrus Asian Coleslaw Recipe

What are you taking to the Memorial Day BBQ?!  It is estimated that 75% of us are going to be firing up our grills for a festive afternoon celebration with friends and family!  Don’t get ‘stuck’ bringing the chips, a heavy side dish or just another pie to load up the already full dessert table.  Instead, bring a dish you feel good about eating and sharing with the people you love!

Perfect for your picnic (or to pack in your lunch box!), this Citrus Asian Coleslaw gets better as it sits and has the perfect balance of sweet and tang!

This spin on traditional vinegar-based coleslaw will impress your taste buds and takes only a few minutes to make.  Just make sure you toss it together a day in advance to allow the cabbage to get tender and the flavors to combine!

easy citrus Asian coleslaw recipe

Citrus Asian Coleslaw

Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz bag coleslaw mix
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro + more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • 2 oranges sliced in small wedges
  • 6 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp 100% pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds raw
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds raw

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl with lid, add in coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onion and orange slices.  
  • In a mason jar or container with an airtight lid combine vinegar, oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Secure lid and shake up well.  Pour over coleslaw and toss with tongs until all the cabbage is well coated. Cover slaw with a lid and store in refrigerator for at least 6 hours to allow flavors to combine.
  • Before serving, in a medium non-stick pan, toast sunflower seeds and almonds on medium heat until lightly brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes (shake pan every ~20 seconds to prevent burning).  Garnish coleslaw with seeds, almonds and addition chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Make sure to toss coleslaw before serving to allow all of the dressing to coat the veggies!
  • Apple cider vinegar could be substituted if you don’t have rice wine vinegar.
Nutrition per ¾ cup Serving
Calories 127; Total Fat 7g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 139mg; Carbohydrate 11g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Added Sugar 4g; Naturally Occurring Sugar 5g; Protein 4g
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