Thai Flavored Coleslaw Salad

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 6

This light and tangy version of cole slaw is great for picnics or as a side dish to an asian inspired meal. The beautiful mix of colors in the fresh vegies really makes an impressive presentation.

Ingredients:

1 lb shredded cabbage (i use ready made cole slaw mix from the market-it has purple cabbage and shredded carrots too)

1/2 cucumber, seeded,diced or julienned

1 red bell pepper, sliced thin

3 scallions, sliced diagonally

20 basil leaves, thinly sliced

toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar, your choice)

2 tablespoons honey or 2 teaspoons sugar

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions:

1. Combine all salad ingredients into serving bowl.
2. Combine dressing ingredients into glass jar and shake well until combined.
3. Drizzle over vegetables and toss.
4. Let stand about 10-20 minutes in fridge.
5. Re-toss salad before serving and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By RecipeOfHealth.com