About the Recipe
Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavour, this Asian Style Slaw is the perfect way to add a little zing to your plate! Packed with vibrant veggies like cabbage, carrot, and green apple, it’s a colourful powerhouse of fibre and antioxidants—just what your body needs during menopause. The zesty dressing, made with sesame oil, soy sauce, and a hint of honey, ties it all together with a sweet and savoury kick.
Whether you’re serving it as a side dish, a light lunch, or a refreshing snack, this slaw is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it’s topped with roasted nuts and sesame seeds for that extra crunch. Healthy, tasty, and oh-so-easy—what’s not to love?
Ingredients
¼ purple or green cabbage
1 green apple
1 carrot
⅓ cup roasted peanuts or cashew nuts roughly chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
¼ cup mint and coriander chopped
1 red chilli finely chopped (optional)
2 Spring Onions
Dressing
2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons
2½ tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce
¼ cup lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 T-spoon of honey
Preparation
Finely shred cabbage until you have about 3-4 cups’ worth. Thinly slice apple and then cut into thin matchsticks. Peel carrot, then shred or coarsely grate, or cut into thin matchsticks.
Mix all dressing ingredients together and toss with the shredded cabbage, apple, carrot, nuts, toasted sesame seeds and chilli (if using), just before serving.
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