A Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw kimchi-inspired slaw with cabbage, apple, carrot, and a tangy, optionally spicy dressing. Ready in 20 minutes!
What’s that? You’re craving kimchi but don’t want to run to the store or wait a week for it to ferment? We’ve got you. This QUICK kimchi-inspired slaw combines cabbage, apple, and carrot in a tangy, optionally spicy dressing.
It’s the perfect companion for all your favorite Korean (and Korean-inspired) dishes, including bibimbap and Korean-style cauliflower wings. Plus, it’s ready in 20 minutes with just 10 ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done!
The base of this Cabbage Apple Slaw is (you guessed it)…cabbage! Given that it’s used in classic kimchi, we initially tested this slaw with Napa cabbage but ultimately preferred the more sturdy texture of green or purple cabbage .
After thinly slicing the cabbage, we massage it well with salt for a subtle, crunchy texture and better digestibility! Apples, carrots, and green onions add color and ensure the perfect sweet + savory balance!
Next comes the ginger sesame dressing! Fresh garlic and ginger add spice and flavor while rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil create the perfect dressing texture. Gochujang is optional but gives the slaw that classic kimchi taste!
Put it all together, and voilà ! You’ve got yourself a fresh, crunchy, bright, and versatile Cabbage Apple Slaw. Bonus? It keeps well for a couple days (if you have any leftovers…)!
We hope you LOVE this slaw! It’s:
Fresh
Crunchy
Bright
Spicy (optionally)
Quick & easy
& SO delicious!
It’s a versatile side that goes well with almost anything spicy + savory, especially other Korean-inspired recipes, including our Easy Bibimbap with Gochujang Sauce and Spicy Korean-Style Cauliflower Wings. And stay tuned for another delicious pairing coming soon (sneak peek below )!
Quick Cabbage Apple Slaw (Korean-Inspired)
A quick Cabbage Apple Slaw – kimchi-inspired slaw with cabbage, apple, carrot, and a tangy, optionally spicy dressing. Perfect for when you’re craving a side of kimchi for your favorite Korean dishes but don’t want to run to the store or wait for it to ferment. Ready in 20 minutes with just 10 ingredients!
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 (~1 cup servings)
Course:
Side
Cuisine:
Gluten-Free, Korean-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly:
No
Does it keep? 1-2 Days
Ingredients
SLAW
Ingredients
DRESSING
Ingredients
Instructions Cabbage Apple Slaw
Cooking method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cabbage and salt. Massage with clean hands for 2-3 minutes, until the cabbage has reduced a bit and just begins to release some moisture (it’s okay if it doesn’t, too). Add the grated carrot, grated apple or pear, and green onions. Toss until evenly combined.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the pressed or grated garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and gochujang or gochugaru (optional). Whisk to combine, then add to the slaw and toss to combine. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more rice vinegar for brightness, maple syrup for sweetness, gochujang (or gochugaru) for heat, or salt for overall balance.
- Serve immediately with your favorite Korean mains, or alongside anything spicy/savory that could use a fresh and crunchy side dish. Keeps in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Not freezer friendly.
Notes
*You can use the more traditional napa cabbage , but we recommend adding 1-2 more cups as it tends to reduce much more than green or red cabbage when massaged.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)
Serving: 1cupCalories: 54Carbohydrates: 10.4gProtein: 1.2gFat: 1.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 6g<Vitamin A: 816IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.4mg
Recipe by Cook Good Recipes
