Asian Cabbage Slaw
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh pea pods, halved
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili paste (optional)
4 cups shredded napa cabbage
1/2 cup coarsely chopped honey-roasted peanuts
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl combine cucumber and pea pods. For dressing, in a
small mixing bowl stir together vinegar, salad oil, sesame oil, sugar, salt,
and, if desired, red chili paste. Pour over cucumber and pea pods, stirring
to coat.
2. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in cabbage and
peanuts. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Nutritional facts per serving
calories: 85 , total fat: 6g , saturated fat: 1g , sodium: 61mg , carbohydrate: 6g , fiber: 2g , protein: 3g , vitamin A: 6% , vitamin C: 40%, calcium: 3% , iron: 5%
Note: Napa cabbage (aka Celery Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage) is a light and tasty vegetable, more substantial than lettuce but less serious than regular green cabbage. This recipe from Better Homes & Gardens magazine.