Asian Slaw with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Step 1

To toast CASHEWS and SESAME SEEDS via oven or stovetop:OVEN: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place nuts and seeds on a baking sheet and bake 3-5 minutes until toasted.STOVETOP: Place nuts and seeds in a small skillet over medium heat and heat about 3 minutes until toasted, stirring as neededTransfer to a plate to cool completely. Cover and store at room temperature until ready to serve.

Step 2

To make the slaw, combine CABBAGE, cooked QUINOA, CARROTS, CILANTRO, and GREEN ONIONS in a large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to dress and serve.

Step 3

To make the dressing, combine RICE VINEGAR, MAPLE SYRUP, SOY SAUCE, GINGER, and GARLIC in a mixing bowl. Slowly drizzle in OLIVE OIL and SESAME OIL, and whisk or blend until well-combined. Add SALT and PEPPER to taste.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate until ready to dress and serve.

Step 5

To serve, add toasted nuts and seeds to the salad. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

Step 6

Store dressed slaw in an airtight container up to 24 hours. Non-dressed slaw can be stored up to 5 days.