Serves: 6
Total Calories: 139

FOR THE DRESSING:
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped ginger, jarred or fresh
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt, to taste
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

FOR THE SALAD:
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnut, drained
2 (16-ounce) bags refrigerated coleslaw mix
2 cups shredded carrots (4 ounces)
2 ounces candied ginger (7 to 8 slices), finely diced

To make the dressing, puree the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Cut the water chestnut slices into thin strips.

To make the salad, toss the coleslaw mix, water chestnuts, carrots, half of the candied ginger, and the dressing in a serving bowl. Allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving. Serve garnished with the remaining candied ginger.


From Homemade In A Hurry. Text copyright © 2006 by Andrew Schloss. Cover photograph copyright © 2006 by Noel Barnhurst. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 139
Calories from Fat: 13

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