Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           California dates -- pitted
     1/2  tablespoon    orange zest -- grated
     1/2  cup           orange juice
   3      tablespoons   white wine or cider vinegar
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      ground ginger
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      black pepper
   2      tablespoons   olive oil or vegetable oil
   1      package       pre-cut coleslaw mix -- (16 oz.)
                        or
   7      cups          green and red cabbage -- coarsely shredded
   1      cup           carrot -- coarsely shredded
   1      cup           green onion -- thinly sliced

Preparation:

Coarsely chop the dates in 1/2-inch pieces; set aside. To make the dressing: whisk together the zest, the juice, wine or vinegar, garlic, ginger and the salt and pepper. Next, whisk in the oil. Combine the vegetables with the dressing.