Creamy Sesame Coleslaw

5 min

8 servings

A perfect side dish to bring to bring to backyard potlucks or summer BBQ’s. It’s got all the freshness and crunch from classic coleslaw, but with a sensational creamy sesame dressing twist! Delicious served alongside grilled chicken, fish, or steak, or used as a base for a power bowl at lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 pkg (14 oz/397 g) coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1⁄2 cup prepared Sesame Noodle Salad Dressing or Ultimate Umami Bomb Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Noodle Salad Dressing Mix
  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1⁄4 cup oil 
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp Red Pepper Jelly
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, or gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Asian Stir-Fry Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp crushed chilies
  • 1⁄2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts, optional

Preparation

  1. Thinly slice pepper. In a large bowl, add pepper, coleslaw mix, and bean sprouts.
  2. Add dressing; toss to coat.
  3. Sprinkle with peanuts, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(1 cup): Calories 100, Fat 8 g (Saturated 1 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 2 g.

Tips

Thinly slice your choice of cabbage to make your own coleslaw mix. Try red, green, or napa cabbage. Toss in some matchstick carrots and voilà!

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 crusty whole-grain roll.