This slaw, a combination of cabbage, red bell pepper, scallions and bamboo shoots, is tossed with a dressing full of the classic flavors of Chinese hot-and-sour soup. Serve with grilled pork tenderloin and a glass of Riesling.

Makes 4 servings, a generous 1 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
3 cups shredded napa or green cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1 8-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained and thinly sliced

Whisk rice vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, oil, ginger, white pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add napa (or green cabbage) bell pepper, scallions and bamboo shoots; toss to coat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 62 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 112 mg sodium; 189 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (85% daily value), Vitamin A (18% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

I couldn't find the nappa cabbage so I used the regular green cabbage. YUM, and so healthy!

Sharon, Little Rock