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CABBAGE SALAD WITH NOODLES AND PINEAPPLE DRESSING by CHEF DAN
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:
1/2-head cabbage, shredded
12 ounces rice sticks
2 green onions cut on the bias in 1-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/4-cup toasted almonds, sliced
2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2-cup fresh Thai basil
1 lime, sliced in half-moons, for garnish

DRESSING:
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2-cup pineapple chunks
2 tablespoon light soy sauce
1-inch fresh ginger, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon green chili paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and pour over needles and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. In a bowl add drained rice noodles, all vegetables and seeds and mix thoroughly.
3. In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients together and blend until smooth.
4. Set aside.
5. Drizzle dressing over the noodle, vegetables-seed mixture.
6. Garnish with lime wedges and basil.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!