Asian Coleslaw

 A different take on boring coleslaw. Bring it to your next summer potluck. I promise - everyone will be asking for the recipe. 

 

Ingredients- 

-1 bunch (6 large) scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

-2 (16-ounce) bags coleslaw mix 

-1 small red onion, thinly sliced

-1/4 cup soy sauce

-1/4 cup lemon juice

-1/4 cup vegetable oil

-2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (from about a 1-inch piece)**

-2 tablespoons white vinegar

-2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

-2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

-2 teaspoons sesame seeds, optional

-1 teaspoon salt

-20 grinds black pepper

 

Directions-

 

            •          Toss the coleslaw mix, the red onion and scallions together in a large bowl until everything is thoroughly mixed. You can make the slaw up to this point up to a day in advance as long as you keep it refrigerated. Before serving, simply bring the slaw back to room temperature, make the dressing and toss.

            •          Stir the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl until blended, then pour over the vegetables. 

            •          Serve within 1 hour of dressing or the cabbage will get wilty and sad.

**I use the frozen ginger cubes from Trader Joe's. So much easier!