Crunchy Slaw Salad

I find this salad refreshing, nutty and crunchy and really quite tasty.  You could substitute with any crunchy vegetable. 

Ingredients

• ½ head of cabbage (finely shredded)

• 1 cucumber (remove the pith and sliced into thin sticks)

• 1 red pepper (seeded and sliced into thin sticks)

• 20 fresh Thai basil leaves (shredded)

• 100 gm almond flakes (lightly toasted)

• 1 packet crunchy noodles

Dressing

• ¼ teaspoon chilli powder

• 1 clove garlic (minced) - I usually fry this with oil as I don't like raw garlic

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 teaspoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

• 2 tablespoon Canola oil

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Garnish               

• Toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. Combine vegetables in a bowl.

2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix well.

3. Drizzle dressing over vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

4. Let it stand for 10 minutes.

5. Re-toss salad before serving and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.