Asian Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped scallions (about 6)
• 3/4 cup cilantro leaves, plus sprigs for garnish (optional)
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 small red cabbage, halved, cored, and shredded (8 cups)
• 2 cups shredded or coarsely grated carrots (about 4 medium)
• 12 ounces poached chicken breast or skinless rotisserie chicken meat, shredded (3 1/2 cups)
• Rice crackers (optional)

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine scallions, cilantro, vinegar, ginger, and sesame oil; blend until smooth.
2. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, carrots, and chicken with dressing.
4. Divide evenly among plates; garnish with cilantro sprigs, and serve with rice crackers, if desired.