Asian Cabbage Slaw

~Barbara Gant

2 1\2 cups finely shredded cabbage

1 cup grated carrots

1\2 cup diced red or green pepper

Dressing:

2 Tlb. vegetable oil

2 Tlb. rice vinegar

1 Tlb. soy sauce

2 tsp. brown sugar

1\2 tsp. grated fresh ginger root

dash of chili oil, Tabasco or hot pepper sauce

1\2 cup chopped peanuts or 1 Tlb. toasted

sesame seeds.

Combine all cabbage, carrots and bell peppers in

Serving bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl

Whisk together the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar

Ginger and optional chili oil. Pour the dressing

Over the vegetables and toss well. Set aside to

Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Just before serving

Mix the slaw well and add the chopped nuts or seeds.