Napa Cabbage and Snow Pea Slaw

Cooking Light, May 2004

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon fish sauce
• 1  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1  dash  ground red pepper

• Slaw

• 4  cups  napa Chinese cabbage (1/4-inch slices)
• 1⁄2 cup snow peas, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/8 inch thin strips
• 1⁄2 cup fresh bean sprout
• 1⁄2 cup  julienne-cut peeled jicama (1/8-inch)
• 1⁄4 cup  julienne-cut red bell pepper (1/8-inch)
• 2  tablespoons  thinly sliced green onions
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
2. To prepare slaw, combine cabbage and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing, and toss well to coat. Chill 30 minutes.