Sesame Cabbage Salad

• 1 English cucumber (1 lb.)
• 1 cup thinly slivered red onion
• Sesame dressing (recipe follows)
• 4 cups finely shredded napa cabbage (8 oz.)
• 4 cups finely shredded red cabbage (8 oz.)
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds (see notes)

1. Rinse and thinly slice cucumber. In a bowl, mix cucumber, onion, and sesame dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
2. Up to 1 hour before serving, layer napa cabbage and red cabbage in a large bowl (see notes). Pour marinated cucumber mixture over the top. Sprinkle with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Just before serving, mix well.
3. Sesame dressing: In a small bowl or 1-cup glass measure, mix 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper. Makes about 3/4 cup.

cucumber, onion, sesame dressing, cabbage, red cabbage, green onions, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sesame-cabbage-salad (may not work)