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napa cabbage slaw in black bowl

Napa Cabbage Slaw

This napa cabbage slaw is light, crunchy, and tossed in a cilantro lime dressing with sesame seeds; an easy no mayo slaw perfect for tacos, BBQ, and cookouts.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Napa Cabbage sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  • Add sliced cabbage to large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl mix together lime juice, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
  • Add sesame seeds and cilantro then mix in well.
  • Add to bowl of cabbage and toss.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning including adding more sesame seeds if needed.

Notes

  • Slice cabbage thin. This is the difference between crunchy and clunky
  • Salt lightly and toss early to draw just enough moisture without killing texture
  • Let it sit 10 minutes before serving for peak flavor integration
  • Balance is everything. Taste and adjust acid, salt, and sw

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg
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