Poolside Sesame Slaw

Name: Poolside Sesame Slaw
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons well-stirred tahini; 2 tablespoons white miso; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons olive or a neutral oil; Salt and Sriracha to taste; 4 cups thinly sliced mixed carrots, cucumber, celery, bell peppers, sugar snaps, and/or snow peas; 2 cups thinly sliced red, green, savoy, or napa cabbage; 1 cup chopped salted peanuts; 1 cup thinly sliced scallion (white and green parts); Handful chopped fresh cilantro, if you wish; About 1 cup Miso-Sesame Dressing (above); 1 pound grilled chicken thighs, thinly sliced (optional, see Note)