Crunchy Asian Mandarin Coleslaw

This crunchy coleslaw is the salad that disappears first at every potluck. Shredded cabbage, carrots and green onions are tossed with mandarin oranges, toasted almonds and crunchy noodles in a sweet sesame dressing. It is fresh, sweet and crunchy all at once.

Why You’ll Love It

• Sweet and crunchy.
• Potluck favorite.
• No cooking.

What You Need

• 1 bag (14 oz) coleslaw mix
• 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges (drained)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
• 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
• 3 green onions (sliced)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

How to Make Crunchy Asian Mandarin Coleslaw

1. Whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil.
2. Toss the coleslaw mix and green onions with the dressing.
3. Chill 20 minutes.
4. Fold in the mandarin oranges.
5. Top with almonds and crispy noodles just before serving.
6. Serve cold.

Tips

• Add the crunchy toppings last so they stay crisp.
• Toast almonds in a dry pan.
• Add shredded chicken for a main dish.

Serving and Storing

Best the day it is made. Dressed slaw keeps 1 day in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make it ahead?

Make the dressing and slaw; add toppings at serving.

Can I use ramen noodles?

Yes, crushed and toasted.

Can I add chicken?

Yes, it makes a meal.

Crunchy Asian Mandarin Coleslaw

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Crisp cabbage, mandarin oranges, almonds and crunchy noodles in a sweet sesame dressing. The potluck salad everyone asks about.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 bag (14 oz) coleslaw mix
• 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges drained
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted
• 1 cup crispy chow mein noodles
• 3 green onions sliced
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

 

• Whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Toss the coleslaw mix and green onions with the dressing.
• Chill 20 minutes.
• Fold in the mandarin oranges.
• Top with almonds and crispy noodles just before serving.
• Serve cold.

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Keyword asian coleslaw, mandarin orange salad, potluck salad