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A serving of Asian Slaw with Almonds on a serving plate with colorful pink and green napkin.
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Asian Slaw with Almonds

A crispy, crunchy slaw with a nice zingy dressing, this Asian Slaw with Almonds is one of my favorites.
Course Salads, Dressings, Marinades and Sauces
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword almonds, Asian, chicken salad, sesame seeds, slaw, sunflower seeds
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 461kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

For the Salad Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 4 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 1 head cabbage (Use green or half green and half purple)
  • 4 carrots shredded
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced

For the Honey, Soy and Ginger Vinaigrette

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish

  • ½ cup Chow Mein noodles

Instructions

  • Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; add almonds and sunflower seeds and brown for 3-4 minutes. Add sesame seeds for one minute. Remove browned mixture from heat to cool.
  • Combine cabbage, carrot and green onion in large bowl with cooled browned nuts and seeds.
  • Combine dressing ingredients and shake or whisk thoroughly.
  • Pour dressing on top of salad mixture in bowl and toss to coat.
  • Salt to taste. This should have a bit of a sweet tang to it, so be careful to not over-salt.
  • Serve on plates and top with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 915mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 20g