Asian-Style Asparagus, Cabbage Slaw

• 1 lb asparagus
• 4 cups green cabbage, very finely shredded
• 1 cup red cabbage, very finely shredded
• 1 small carrot, very finely shredded
• 1/4 cup parsley, freshly snipped
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons sweetened rice vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground

1. Snap off and discard fibrous stem ends of asparagus.
2. Rinse asparagus; drain.
3. Bring 1 inch of water to boiling in a medium saucepan.
4. Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
5. Drain; gently rinse with cool water.
6. Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley and onion in a large bowl.
7. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar and salt together in small bowl; add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
8. Divide asparagus spears among six salad plates; top with cabbage mixture.

asparagus, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley, red onion, sesame oil, rice vinegar, white pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asian-style-asparagus-cabbage-slaw-215243 (may not work)