Best Asian Coleslaw Dressing (Printable)

Tangy sesame and ginger blend brings fresh Asian flavors to any coleslaw mix.

# 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 (canola or grapeseed)

→ 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 (optional)

→ Seasonings

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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, vegetable oil, honey or maple syrup, and lime juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended.
02 - Add grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha if using, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until dressing is smooth and fully emulsified.
03 - Taste the dressing and modify as needed: add more lime juice for acidity, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for heat.
04 - Toss immediately with coleslaw vegetables, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Whisk or shake well before each use.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns boring bagged coleslaw mix into something people actually get excited about eating
  • The dressing keeps for weeks in the fridge so you can make a big batch and have instant flavor ready
  • You probably have almost everything in your pantry right now
02 -
  • This dressing tastes even better after it sits for a day in the fridge so make it ahead if you can
  • The sesame oil is strong and a little goes a long way so measure carefully
  • Adjust the honey based on how sweet your slaw vegetables are especially if you are using carrots
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid those tough fibrous strings
  • Let your coleslaw sit with the dressing for at least 15 minutes before serving so the vegetables soften slightly and absorb all that flavor
  • If your dressing tastes too sharp add honey one teaspoon at a time until it balances out

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