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Oriental Cabbage Slaw

Source of Recipe

Better Homes and Gardens

1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh pea pods, halved
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbs salad oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red chili paste (optional)
4 cups shredded napa cabbage
1/2 cup coarsely chopped honey-roasted peanuts

In a large mixing bowl combine cucumber and pea pods. For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together vinegar, salad oil, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and, if desired, red chili paste. Pour over cucumber and pea pods, stirring to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Just before serving, stir in cabbage and peanuts.

Makes 8 side-dish servings.