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 cucumbers, seeded,diced or julienned
1 red bell peppers, 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:
Combine all salad ingredients into serving bowl.
Combine dressing ingredients into glass jar and shake well until combined.
Drizzle over vegetables and toss.
Let stand about 10-20 minutes in fridge.
Re-toss salad before serving and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Servings: 5-6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 20 min.