Madras Plaid Cabbage Salad

1 medium head red cabbage, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 english cucumber, de-seeded and diced (may celery or one diced Fuji apple)
two bunches green onions, chopped (~ 1/2 to 1 cup)
two large handsful of golden raisins (~1/3 to 1/2 cup)
Garam masala, to taste (I start with ~2 tablespoons and adjust upward to personal taste)
Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon grated ginger, optional
1/2 cup slivered almonds, freshly pan-toasted then cooled, for garnish


Combine all ingredients.   Add lemon poppy seed vinaigrette.  Toss gently.  Correct seasonings as needed.  Chill at least one hour before serving.  Garnish with toasted almonds.