Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Spicy Cabbage Slaw 4.5 (8) 7 Reviews Sliced radishes add a peppery kick to this 10-minute slaw, which can serve as both a side and a topping for sandwiches. By Laura Marzen, RD, LD Laura Marzen, RD, LD See More Laura Marzen, RD, LD, is known for developing approachable recipes using her attention to detail and relying on two decades of experience creating and testing recipes. She created and tested recipes while working in the Better Homes & Gardens test kitchen for over seven years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 13, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Sliced radishes offer a peppery kick, enhancing this slaw's flavor profile.Nutrient-rich cabbage contributes gut-healthy fiber.Rice vinegar and lime juice add tangy, refreshing notes to the dish. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 4 cups shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) ¾ cup very thinly sliced radishes 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Toss coleslaw mix, radishes and scallions in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, lime juice, crushed red pepper and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate the slaw mixture and dressing separately until needed. Up to four hours before serving, pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat. Transfer to an airtight container and chill until just before serving (see Tip). Tips Tip: If you won't be serving the slaw within 4 hours of leaving home, tote the cabbage mixture and dressing in separate containers in the cooler. Combine and toss to coat before serving. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018; updated April 2023 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 55 Calories 4g Fat 3g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 55 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 1g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Sodium 84mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.