Best Asian Coleslaw Dressing (Printable Version)
Tangy sesame and ginger dressing bursting with vibrant Asian flavors for fresh, flavorful coleslaw.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# 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 fully incorporated.
02 - Stir in grated ginger, minced garlic, sriracha if using, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until mixture achieves smooth, emulsified consistency.
03 - Taste dressing and modify as needed: increase lime juice for brightness, add sweetener for balance, or incorporate more sriracha for additional heat.
04 - Toss immediately with coleslaw mixture or transfer to airtight container. Refrigerate up to 1 week, whisking or shaking thoroughly before each use.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns ordinary bagged coleslaw into something people actually get excited about eating
- The flavors get better after a day in the fridge, so meal prep becomes your secret weapon
02 -
- The garlic flavor grows stronger over time, so if you're making this ahead, start with less garlic than you think you need
- This dressing separates in the fridge because there are no emulsifiers—that's totally normal and actually means you're using real ingredients
03 -
- Make a double batch and portion it into small jars—they make excellent host gifts when paired with a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix
- If you're grating ginger ahead of time, freeze the extra in a small container—it grates even easier frozen and won't spoil