This Japanese-style cabbage salad is comparable to what is served in Japanese restaurants. It's vegan, tastes great, and goes well with Japanese and American food instead of coleslaw.

Ingredients

• ½ large head cabbage, cored and shredded

• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

• 1 cup almond slivers

• ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

  
  

Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons sesame oil

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon white sugar (Optional)

• 1 clove garlic, minced (Optional)

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root (Optional)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Combine cabbage, green onions, almond, and sesame seeds in a large bowl.

2. Make dressing: Whisk together sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.

3. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until well combined.