Best 6 Asian Carrot Slaw Recipes

**A Vibrant and Refreshing Asian Carrot Slaw: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Asia with this tantalizing Asian carrot slaw, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. This delectable slaw, a harmonious blend of shredded carrots, crisp cabbage, refreshing cucumbers, and aromatic cilantro, is elevated with a symphony of Asian-inspired ingredients. A zesty dressing, crafted with the perfect balance of tangy rice vinegar, savory soy sauce, sweet honey, and a hint of sesame oil, brings this slaw to life. Indulge in this symphony of flavors and textures, perfect as a refreshing side dish, a light lunch, or a vibrant addition to your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN SLAW - CRUNCHY ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

Asian Slaw - crunchy Oriental Cabbage Salad with Asian Dressing image

Recipe video above. A light, healthy, CRUNCHY Asian salad that is a great side for all types of Asian foods. Dressing is a great salty / sour / spicy lime dressing reminiscent of Thai and Vietnamese food. Add CHICKEN if making this as a meal. Serves 8 - 10 as a side, 4 as a meal with chicken.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Noodles Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 cups green cabbage or Chinese cabbage (, shredded)
3 cups red cabbage (, shredded)
2 large carrots (, julienned)
3 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions (, finely sliced on the diagonal )
1/2 cup coriander / cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup Asian Fried Shallots ((optional), to garnish (Note 1))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((Note 2))
3 tbsp soy sauce ((Note 3))
2 tsp fish sauce (, or more soy (Note 4))
2 tbsp lime juice (, or more rice vinegar (Note 5))
3 tbsp peanut oil ((Note 6))
1 1/2 tbsp sugar (, any type)
1/2 tsp birds eye or other red chilli (, finely minced (optional))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
Combine the salad ingredients, except the Asian Fried Shallots.
Pour over dressing and toss to combine.
Garnish with Asian Fried Shallots. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 415 g, Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, Fat 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1045 mg, Fiber 3.6 g, Sugar 9.3 g

ASIAN CARROT SLAW

Asian Carrot Slaw image

A vegetable peeler shaves carrots into crisp ribbons, ideal for this elegant salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 pound carrots, peeled and shaved with a vegetable peeler
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted if desired
1/2 teaspoon lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, combine carrots, scallions, vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and lime zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

THAI CARROT SALAD

Thai Carrot Salad image

I got this recipe from the cook at my favorite Thai restaurant in Cincinnati. His carrot salad was one of his most popular salads/appetizers, people would buy multiple orders to go so they could bring this as a take along dish to an event. This is even better made a day ahead.

Provided by kheldar33

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, coarsely grated
1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
½ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 ½ teaspoons Thai red curry paste
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
½ cup finely chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

Place grated carrots in a large bowl.
Combine sugar, water, and vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, fish sauce, and curry paste to sugar mixture and simmer until flavors blend, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool dressing completely, about 30 minutes.
Stir lime juice and red pepper flakes into dressing and pour over carrots. Add peanuts and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 332.5 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

QUICK PICKLED ASIAN SLAW

Quick Pickled Asian Slaw image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons
2 large carrots, cut into thin strips (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Toss the cabbage, cucumber and carrots together in a heatproof bowl, then set aside.
Bring the vinegars, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage mixture, tossing to make sure all the veggies are covered. Let sit for 15 minutes. Use the slaw to add flavor to your favorite Asian bowl or sandwich. Vegetables can be kept in their pickling liquid in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

ASIAN COLESLAW WITH SESAME DRESSING

Asian Coleslaw with Sesame Dressing image

Refreshing and colorful Asian Coleslaw with Sesame Dressing recipe - a perfect salad to complement BBQ meats, taco dinner, Ahi tuna steak, and other Asian dinner menus.

Provided by Namiko Chen

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cabbage ((I use ½ green and ½ purple))
1 carrot
1 bunch cilantro (coriander) ((½ cup after chopped))
1 green onion/scallion
other vegetable choices ((shelled edamame, bell peppers))
½ cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp roasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
¼ tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal; use half for table salt)
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Gather all the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 82 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THAI CARROT SLAW

Thai carrot slaw image

Shred some carrots, peppers and onions, skip the mayo and mix with Asian flavours for a healthy coleslaw

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 large carrots , coarsely grated
1 red pepper , deseeded and finely sliced
1 small red onion , finely sliced
100g beansprout
1 small red chilli , finely chopped
3 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp caster sugar
handful roughly chopped coriander

Steps:

Combine carrots, red pepper and red onion in a bowl with the beansprouts. Mix the chilli with fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Pour dressing over the slaw and stir through coriander just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

* Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the carrots. This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them easier to eat. * If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a food processor fitted with the slicing blade. Just be careful not to over-process the carrots, or they will become mushy. * Use a variety of colors of carrots for a more visually appealing slaw. * Add other vegetables to the slaw, such as shredded cabbage, bell peppers, or snap peas. * Get creative with the dressing. You can use a simple vinaigrette, or you can add other ingredients like honey, ginger, or sesame seeds. * Let the slaw marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Asian carrot slaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Experiment with different vegetables, dressings, and garnishes to create a slaw that is uniquely yours.