Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　25 min

　　Instead of the often-leaden, mayo-heavy supermarket slaw, why not try this wonderfully crisp version? The ginger and rice vinegar provide a fresh, clean flavor, and the serrano gives it just the right spark of heat.

Ingredients

　　1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)

　　2 teaspoons sugar

　　1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　1 fresh serrano chile, finely chopped, with seeds

　　1 small head Napa cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices

　　1 bunch scallions, sliced

　　1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

　　Whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, oil, chile, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.