Best Asian Coleslaw Dressing (Printable)

Tangy, sesame ginger dressing with a hint of spice for fresh Asian-inspired coleslaw.

# What You'll Need:

→ Liquids

01 - 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
03 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
04 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Sweeteners

05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce

→ Seasonings

10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, vegetable oil, honey or maple syrup, and lime juice until fully incorporated.
02 - Add grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha if using, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until dressing is smooth and emulsified.
03 - Taste and modify flavors as desired: add lime juice for extra tang, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for additional heat.
04 - Toss immediately with coleslaw mix, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Whisk or shake well before using after storage.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • This dressing transforms boring bagged coleslaw mix into something people actually get excited about eating at potlucks.
  • You probably have every ingredient in your pantry right now, and it comes together in literally five minutes flat.
  • The balance of tangy vinegar, nutty sesame, and fresh ginger hits all the right flavor notes that make you want to keep going back for just one more bite.
02 -
  • The dressing will thicken slightly in the refrigerator, so give it a good whisk or shake before using it again.
  • Fresh ginger can be fibrous when you grate it, so press the grated ginger through a fine-mesh sieve if you want an absolutely smooth texture.
  • This recipe makes about one cup, which is perfect for one large head of cabbage or two bags of pre-shredded coleslaw mix.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds and sprinkle them on top right before serving for an extra nutty crunch that makes it look restaurant-quality.
  • If you are making this for a crowd, double or triple the recipe because people will absolutely want seconds.

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