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Slaw: Asian Style Fruit Slaw

Source of Recipe

Pioneer Thinking


Recipe Introduction

A great side dish at a summer barbecue, this tangy slaw can also be easily adapted to a main course by adding a few boneless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced thin.

List of Ingredients

For the dressing:

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the slaw:

1 medium head Napa cabbage*, sliced thin
1 cup red cabbage, sliced thin
3 California plums or 2 California peaches or nectarines, rinsed and sliced into thin wedges
1/2 cup green onions, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup cashews, roughly chopped or broken
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup candied ginger, slivered fine
* Also known as Chinese cabbage.






Recipe

Assemble the dressing by placing all ingredients in a small bowl; whisk to combine. For the slaw, place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss with dressing to combine.

Nutrition information per serving – protein: 5 grams; fat: 15 grams; carbohydrate: 28 grams; fiber: 5 grams; sodium: 406 milligrams; cholesterol: 0 milligrams; calories: 249.

Serves 6 - 8 starter or side