ASIAN SLAW WITH GINGER-PEANUT DRESSING

ASIAN SLAW WITH GINGER-PEANUT DRESSING


INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE DRESSING (combine all ingredients in medium bowl, stir until peanut butter dissolved)
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Asian sesame oil
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Sriracha sauce (Thai hot sauce-optional)
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 large garlic clove, minced

FOR THE SLAW:
4 cups shredded coleslaw (I used red cabbage)
2 cupps prepared shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into bit sized pieces
(optional 1 cup cooked and shelled edamame)
2 medium scallions, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped slated peanuts (or leave them whole)
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS
Combine all slaw ingredients in a large bowl.  Add the dressing and toss well, let sit at least 10 minutes, and serve cold. Salt to taste.