Easy Sesame-Ginger Cabbage Salad

A simple summer salad that can be made in minutes- easy, fresh-tasting and delicious.

Sesame-Ginger Cabbage Salad

adapted from Bon Appetit, August 1998

8 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage

4 carrots, peeled and shredded

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1/4 cup toasted sesame oil

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons tamari

1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

1/2 cup peanuts toasted

fresh cilantro, chopped

fresh green onions, finely chopped

Sriracha or other chili sauce

Combine cabbage and carrots in large bowl.

Whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, ginger and tamari in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Add a little chili sauce if you want a spicier salad.

Toss cabbage mixture with dressing. Mix in sesame seeds . Serve topped with peanuts, cilantro, and green onions. Include Sriracha or other spicy chili sauce on the side for folks who like spicy food. I also sometimes add cooked edamame or tofu for protein.