Nine Arrowheads

 

At our house, this is usually a main course in late spring or early summer. But this month we served it as a side dish along with baked potatoes. It used up some of the cabbage, carrots and peppers from this year’s vegetable garden.

 

Oriental Salad

 

1 large head cabbage, shredded (You can also use Napa cabbage.)

1 package ramen noodles, slightly crushed

2 large carrots, julienned

1 coarsely chopped bell pepper (any color)

1/2 cup sliced almonds

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

2 cups chopped cooked chicken (or turkey)

 

Place all ingredients in large bowl.

 

1/2 cup rice vinegar

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup peanut oil

1 teaspoon ginger

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

 

Whisk together dressing ingredients in small bowl, then toss with vegetable mixture until well coated. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour.