Fruity Cabbage and Walnut Salad

1/2 cup coarsely chopped California Walnuts
2 cups shredded red or green cabbage
2 green onions, sliced
1 carrot, grated
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 apple, cored and cut into chunks
1 (10-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 tablespoon each: rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce and vegetable oil
1 teaspoon liquid honey
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
Pinch cayenne pepper pinch
Salt and pepper, to taste

In a dry skillet over medium to high heat, cook walnuts until lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes; set aside. In large bowl, combine cabbage, green onion, carrot, celery, apple, oranges and walnuts. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, oil, honey, gingerroot and cayenne pepper. Pour over salad, tossing well. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 5 servings

Recipe courtesy California Walnuts.