If you're looking for unique fall salad recipes, be sure to jot this one on your list (or better yet, save it to Pinterest so you can easily find it later)! This Asian Slaw will be an unexpected burst of color and flavor at your next fall dinner.
What I love about this Asian Slaw
I love to entertain during the fall season, and especially love to host Thanksgiving. In fact, it's my favorite holiday to play the role of hostess. There's just something about a holiday where the food is the star and the atmosphere is typically low-key and joyous that makes my heart sing. Every other year I get to host my family for Thanksgiving dinner (the other years, we head to my in-laws house in the neighboring state). One thing that trips me up when I do host is what to serve for lunch on Thanksgiving Day. I mean, we're spending the entire day cooking in the kitchen for our feast and the last thing I want to do is make a big lunch that guests will fill up on. But, a crowd's gotta eat, right? I decided that a fun and flavorful salad was the perfect option for a light, but satisfying lunch. And this recipe in particular is great because the flavors are complimentary to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner we'll enjoy later, but just different enough to feel special and unique.
The salad is made up of a few fresh and bright veggies. Red and green cabbage, carrots, broccoli, and red bell peppers are tossed with a dressing made with Kikkoman Soy Sauce, which gives the salad a great Asian flavor. I like to offer the dressing on the side so guests can add their own desired amounts. Plus, if there is salad left over, you can store the salad and dressing separately and enjoy later (if you store the salad tossed with the dressing it will get soggy). Of course, if you don't expect to have left overs, you can toss the dressing into the salad right before serving. 
I also topped the salad with some fried wonton pieces, which gave it a great crunch.
What I love most about this fall salad recipe is how much flavor it packs. It would make a great addition to any fall or holiday dinner.
The dressing is actually really versatile. I can see enjoying it drizzled over fresh fish as well.
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What do you think? Will you add this colorful Asian Slaw to your fall salad line up?
- ½ Head red cabbage, shredded
- ½ Head green cabbage, shredded
- 1 Large carrot, grated
- 1 Head broccoli florrets, chopped
- ½ Red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- ½ Cup fried wonton pieces
- For Dressing:
- ¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon <a href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2455656&cid=2358720&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2ey2uXu" rel="nofollow" data-mce-href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2455656&cid=2358720&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2ey2uXu">Kikkoman Sesame Oil</a>
- 2 tablespoon <a href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2455656&cid=2358720&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2eKus1J" rel="nofollow" data-mce-href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2455656&cid=2358720&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2eKus1J">Kikkoman Soy Sauce</a>
- 2 tablespoon <a href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2455656&cid=2358720&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2eDW995" rel="nofollow" data-mce-href="http://www.blogher.com/clicktracker.php?nid=2455656&cid=2358720&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2eDW995">Kikkoman Rice Vinegar</a> (or any vinegar if you're in a pinch)
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger (more to taste if you like a good ginger kick)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- Mix all chopped veggies in a bowl
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a separate, small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Serve immediately, or cover each bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add wontons right before serving.
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Gabby Anderson says
This is the perfect recipe thank you I've always wondered how to make this I've also actually never googled it Pinterest this recipe so thanks you saved me some time!! I took a screen shot of your recipe hope you don't mind 😘Thank you
Melissa says
Such a pretty salad! I too enjoy entertaining for Thanksgiving but this year I've been asked to host Christmas. Either way I'm game and I'll be trying out a colorful salad like this.
Florence Mims says
I can't wait to make this, and I love soy sauce.
Tori says
Let me know what you think!
AmyBI says
I'm in. Seriously considering going to the store tonight to make this. If not, it's going in my cart tomorrow. I'm crazy for Asian slaw salads but have never made my own. It's about time that nonsense comes to an end. : )
Tori says
Do it! Keep the dressing separate from the slaw and you'll have lunch for days! :)
Caroline says
I bet the texture of this salad is amazing! I love anything with a good crunch. Can't wait to test this one!
Sharon Garofalow says
This looks amazing! I'll absolutely be making this! All those fresh veggies! And the dressing sounds amazing!!!
Bianca says
I love salad's especially colorful ones, I'd really want to try this one.
Tori says
Let me know if you do, and how you like it!
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
You've sold me on this recipe just with the beautiful colors and styling! I love Asian flavors - can't wait to try it.
Carmen says
This looks amazing! I usually steer clear of soy sauce and use coconut aminos instead; but I'm thinking that I'm definitely going to mix this up soon!!!
Jessica says
This sounds seriously amazing! We still have warm weather in Minnesota so salad is sounding lovely and refreshing!
Tori says
Yes! It's hot here still in CA as well. This recipe is super versatile.