dressing

• 8 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 8 Tbsp toasted sesame oil look for it with the regular oils, or in the Asian food section
• 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 3 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 Tbsp finely minced fresh ginger

salad

• 3 ounces dried chow mein noodles, cooked just until tender and rinse them well in cold water (it will be about 2 cups cooked)
• 3 cups loosely packed, shredded red cabbage (shred on 1/8 inch setting of mandoline, or with a very sharp knife)
• 3 cups loosely packed, shredded Napa or Savoy cabbage
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 cup snowpeas, sliced lengthwise
• 1 cup red and yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1 bunch (7-8) scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts
• 1/2 cup minced cilantro
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, optional