I always like to have a few salads at my BBQ to balance out the heavier stuff. Cole slaw is one of the classics, and I love it, but I like to make it my own by mixing in a few Asian flavors. I use the pre-shredded coleslaw mix that comes in bags at the supermarket or for red and green shredded cabbage packaged separately. And then I dress it up with some other fresh ingredients to make an outstanding and different kind of slaw.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch (6 large) scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 2 (16-ounce) bags coleslaw mix or 1 (16-ounce) bag each of shredded green and shredded red cabbage
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (from about a 1-inch piece)
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 20 grinds black pepper

Directions