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WW Recipe of the Day: Spicy Cabbage Slaw
This simple cabbage slaw with carrots and cilantro and spicy ginger dressing mixes together in minutes, but needs to chill for at least 30 minutes to give the flavors a chance to meld.
Serve with your Ginger-Lime Grilled Chicken or fish for a light and healthy dinner. Or stir in some leftover zero-point shredded chicken breast for a low calorie lunch.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Spicy Cabbage Slaw?
According to my calculations, each serving has 64 calories.
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(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
2 SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
2 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Add ginger, serrano chile pepper, salt, vinegar, oil and honey to small bowl (affiliate link) and thoroughly whisk until well mixed.
Step 3: Add cabbage, carrots, green onions and cilantro to large bowl. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
Step 4: Cover bowl and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours, until well chilled.
Recipe Notes
If you can’t find pre-shredded Napa cabbage in the produce department of your local grocery store, it’s easy enough to prepare yourself. Just buy a small head of Napa cabbage, trim off any outer leaves that have wilted, rinse under cold water, and slice on your cutting board (affiliate link) with a sharp knife.
Here’s a quick video showing you how to slice Napa cabbage:
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with your favorite grilled lean protein: pork chops, chicken breasts, burgers, kabobs, etc.
- Stir in your favorite lean protein: canned water-packed tuna, or salmon, that’s been drained, leftover shredded chicken, cooked shrimp, etc.
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Spicy Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon minced serrano chile pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I used avocado oil)
- 2 teaspoons honey, or agave nectar
- 6 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage (about 1 small head)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (or half cilantro and half mint)
Instructions
- Add ginger, chile pepper, salt, vinegar, oil and honey to a small bowl (affiliate link) and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Add cabbage, carrots, green onions and cilantro to a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, until well chilled.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 2 SmartPoints (Green plan) 2 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 2 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 2 PointsPlus (Old plan) If you can’t find pre-shredded Napa cabbage in the produce department of your local grocery store, it’s easy enough to prepare yourself. Just buy a small head of Napa cabbage, trim off any outer leaves that have wilted, rinse under cold water, and slice on your cutting board with a sharp knife.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: 5 Easy Steps to Healthy Cooking: 500 Recipes for Lifelong Wellness (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury
This was a big hit at a neighborhood BBQ. Light yet very tasty. Everyone wanted the recipe.