Like most people who often cook from scratch, I have gotten used to peeling and chopping all my own vegetables, making my own dough, and – not to be overlooked – doing lots of dishes! So when I recently decided I’d like to try making a “real food” coleslaw dish, I looked at the green and purple cabbages in the produce section of the supermarket and thought 2 heads of cabbage was an awful lot to buy (and chop up) for one small colorful dish of coleslaw. I asked the produce manager if he could cut the cabbages in half for me when he pointed me in the direction of pre-cut, bagged cabbages just for the purpose of making coleslaw – duh! I am so used to not being able to buy “convenience” food anymore that it didn’t even dawn on me to buy these ingredients pre-cut and ready to go. What a time saver (and a more appropriate amount of food)!
So I was equally excited to learn about these Radish MiniSticks (below) from our sponsor Dandy. Let’s face it – radishes can be somewhat cumbersome to clean and chop, and I admit that I would eat a lot more of them if someone were to do all that work for me. So when it comes to making a colorful, nutritious (and easy!) coleslaw dish…feast your eyes on these two right here :)
And these radishes that are cut into little matchsticks aren’t just limited to coleslaw…they could add a little spice and color to so many dishes! Consider them for green salads, sandwiches, salsas, and more. They come in a resealable bag to help keep them fresh and are starting to appear at some WalMart stores, so be on the look out. Please share your ideas for incorporating these little sticks into recipes below!
So while we are being inventive with adding radishes to our coleslaw why not leave the creamy version behind for something with more of an Asian flair? Today I am excited to share this tangy recipe that incorporates a delicious Asian dressing that would honestly be great on any salad. Enjoy!
Asian Cole Slaw (with Radish MiniSticks!)
And these radishes that are cut into little matchsticks aren’t just limited to coleslaw…they could add a little spice and color to so many dishes! Consider them for green salads, sandwiches, salsas, and more.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped coleslaw, (1 10-oz bag)
- 1 - 4-oz bag "Radish MiniSticks”, available at WalMart
- 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger, fresh, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, fresh
- 1 dash red bell pepper
- sesame seeds, toasted (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss together the cole slaw, radish ministicks, green onions, and cilantro. Set aside.
- In a countertop blender (or using a handheld immersion blender) puree together the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, oil, ginger, lime juice and red pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and combine until evenly coated. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds (if desired) and serve.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
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I love Pulled Pork and want a creamy mayo recipe that fits that rules that I can use to make a creamy coleslaw! Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
Hi Jenny. This Asian cole slaw is Lisa’s recipe: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/?s=asian+slaw. For a creamy version, I really like this recipe: http://www.thesimplemoms.com/2012/07/a-simple-real-food-recipe-coleslaw.html.
This would go really well as a side to your Asian Lettuce Wraps recipe in your 100 Days of Real Food book!
May I ask what brand of Soy Sauce you use?? We love Spy Sauce but I couldn’t find one that fit the rules (less than five ingredients, all names I could read))?? Thanks for your help…your blog has really helped my family eat healthier & be more aware of what we are putting into our bodies! :)
Hi Lorraine. Look for an organic Tamari soy sauce.
We made this as a side to your sloppy joe recipe and it was perfect.
Yay, it is nut free! Asian recipes tend to have peanut/tree nut something or other which doesn’t work in our household. Excited to try this. Love cole slaw and have been looking for a recipe without mayonnaise. And I love radishes!
I enjoyed this salad a lot. However, the soy sauce was a little overpowering for me. I would cut back the soy perhaps to 2- 1 1/2 TBSP and increase the vinegar. Very refreshing salad. Thanks for sharing! Be Blesssed!
NEVER too much cabbage! Take what you have left (chopped fine)- using a glass or nonreactive metal bow to hold veggies (experiament!) Use your favorite recipe for refrigerator veggies- cider vinegar, sea salt, blk. pepper, sweeten with honey to tas, add asian spice mix, pour over slaw& veggies Mix well and spoon into a GLASS jar I use a gallon one. Don”t get carried away w/sweet or salt. You can keep this in your frig for weeks- it won’t last that lokg- LOL When you want stir fry, asian slaw what ever, drain several cups veggies-pour juice back in jar you may want to rinse lightly so vinegar isn’t too strong. YUM good bye expensive precuts, Use your imagination and taste as you go, jicama, brocalli, sweet peppers, onions, celery, cauliflower, kohlrabi, any of your left over asian green. Eat cheap& well
Becca, have you tried peeling ginger with a spoon? It works like a charm, and made me less afraid of working with it! Now I just buy it, peel it, and whatever is left, I toss in the freezer to save for next time!
Just one more note: pre-cut packaged veggies are usually treated with thing called potato bleach – or they would develop brownish marks all over – try cutting them and leave in the fridge for two days and then check – you will note difference from the ones in shops, yours will surely wilt and go brownish…so, if using pre-cut, make sure to rinse them well if your family is sensitive..But then gain – rinsing something chopped so fine…one would wash away much of its goodness…