Asian Cabbage Salad with Chicken An Asian Cabbage Slaw flavored with mint and an oriental dressing From the Star Tribune, July 2002 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,cooked and shredded or cut into strips or chunks 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage, preferably Napa or savoy (packaged cole slaw mix works fine) 1 cup grated carrot 4 green onions, white part minced, green part slivered 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tab. sesame seeds, lightly toasted in a skillet or in the oven 1/4 cup chopped roasted salted cashew nuts, for garnish Dressing 3 Tab. rice vinegar 2 Tab. soy sauce 1 Tab. brown sugar 2 tsp. Asian sesame oil 1 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. Asian red chile paste or hot pepper sauce, to taste Made by Jim for the August 2002 potluck.

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