Cabbage and Radish Slaw with Peanut Dressing

1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

1/4 cup coarsely chopped shallot

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar (not seasoned)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 small green cabbage, (about 1 3/4 pounds), finely shredded

1-2  bunches red radishes, halved lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons

4 scallions, cut on the diagonal into long, thin slices

1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Blend ginger, shallot, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and oil in a blender until smooth; set aside. Put cabbage, red radishes, scallions, and peanuts in a large serving bowl. Pour in peanut dressing; toss thoroughly to combine.

Adapted from www.marthastewart.com.