Asian Slaw

A great summer main dish salad.

Mix together in large bowl:

3 cups shredded cabbage (green, red, and/or Napa)     

3 medium carrots, peeled and shredded

1 red pepper, diced

½ cup toasted nuts (peanuts, cashews, or almonds)

1 cup edamame, cooked and shelled

3 green onions, sliced

Spicy Thai Vinaigrette:  Place the following in a jar with a lid and shake to mix.  Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss.  

• 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt