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Japanese cabbage coleslaw with creamy Kewpie mayo dressing on a black plate.

Japanese Coleslaw with Creamy Kewpie Dressing

A delicious Japanese-style cabbage salad tossed in a Kewpie mayo dressing. It's creamy, savory, and slightly sweet, and makes the perfect side dish for rice bowls, grilled meats, or bento lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
  • 1/3 cup Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie)
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together Kewpie mayo, mirin, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate the slaw for 10–15 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle with black sesame seeds just before serving.

Notes

 

NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING)

  • Calories: 140
  • Carbohydrates: 8g (3% DV)
  • Protein: 1g (2% DV)
  • Fat: 12g (15% DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8% DV)
  • Sodium: 370mg (16% DV)
  • Fiber: 2g (7% DV)
  • Sugar: 5g
Calories: 140kcal
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Asian coleslaw, Asian salad, cabbage salad, Japanese appetizer, Japanese cabbage salad, Japanese coleslaw, Japanese salad, Japanese side dish