Name: Asian Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1/2 large (or 1 whole small) Napa cabbage, washed and cut into thin strips across the leaf; 1 large (or 2 small) cucumbers, washed, peeled (optional), and cut into thin matchsticks; 1 carrot, peeled and shredded; 4 scallions, sliced thinly crosswise; Asian Cabbage Slaw Dressing (see accompanying recipe); 1/2 cup brown rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

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With just 3 tablespoons of sesame oil instead of mayonnaise, this is a much healthier take on coleslaw. Scallions, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds give it an Asian accent, while cucumber lends a cooling note.

Ingredients

1/2 large (or 1 whole small) Napa cabbage, washed and cut into thin strips across the leaf

1 large (or 2 small) cucumbers, washed, peeled (optional), and cut into thin matchsticks

1 carrot, peeled and shredded

4 scallions, sliced thinly crosswise

Asian Cabbage Slaw Dressing (see accompanying recipe)

Instructions

Mix all vegetables in a large bowl. Toss with dressing (recipe below), and set aside to wilt at least a half-hour before serving.