This is a special coleslaw recipe from my mother Ruth Siegel’s recipe collection! Cabbage is a great vegetable for spring and summer. With a high water and fiber content, it aids in digestion and “clears heat” in the dog days of summertime.

What I Love About This Coleslaw Recipe

Aside from the fact that this came from my mother’s collection, I love this recipe for several other reasons!

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cabbage is packed with amazing health benefits. It can help with stiff joints and muscles and also support balanced emotional health.
In Western nutrition, cabbage is known for its high level of soluble fiber. Incorporating enough fiber into your diet can help maintain healthy blood sugar throughout the day.
You can use pre-shredded cabbage to speed up the preparation time (a Queen of Quick approved tip!)
The addition of ramen noodles gives this recipe a nice crunch, making it a great twist on your typical coleslaw.

East Meets West Nutrition Info for Cabbage

Chinese Nutrition

Neutral thermal effect on the body (not warming or cooling).
Sweet and pungent flavor.
Helps regulate the flow of qi (life force energy circulation) & clears heat & toxins.
Benefits the joints and can ease muscle aches.
Can help reduce depression & anxiety.

Western Nutrition

Calories: 22
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 2g
Low in calories but high in Vitamin A, C & K + other minerals and antioxidants.
Lots of soluble fiber (helping reduce cholesterol levels)
Can aid digestion, heart health and blood pressure.

Queen of Quick Cooking – Asian Coleslaw

From my mother Ruth Siegel’s recipe collection.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 TBSP sesame seeds toasted
½ cup slivered almonds toasted
½ head cabbage shredded or pre-shredded in bag
can combine purple and green cabbage or use Broccoslaw salad
1 red or yellow pepper chopped (optional)
3-4 green onions chopped
1 cup unsalted peanuts or cashews
1 pkg Ramen Oriental Noodles
Dressing:
3 TBSP apple cider vinegar
½ cup avocado oil or canola
2 TBSP granulated sugar
½ TSP pepper
1 seasoning packet from Ramen Noodles or can use Brianna’s Blush Vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing

Method

Mix everything together except dressing and broken up Ramen.
Mix dressing ingredient together.
Toss everything and add noodles last and toss right before serving.

Notes

Queen of Quick^TM
Queen of Quick Cooking^TM

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Sources:

https://www.whiterabbitinstituteofhealing.com/herbs/apple/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-apples

Asian Coleslaw with Sesame Seeds, Nuts and Noodles

What I Love About This Coleslaw Recipe

East Meets West Nutrition Info for Cabbage

Chinese Nutrition

Western Nutrition