ASIAN COLE SLAW

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
1/2 jalapeno chile, seeded, deveined, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, julienned
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

For the dressing: Whisk the vegetable oil, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
For the salad: Mix the onions, cabbage, jalapeno and green pepper in a large bowl. Toss the salad with enough of the dressing to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. The salad can be made 3 hours ahead, covered and chilled. When ready to serve, mix in the cilantro and garnish with the peanuts on top.