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Asian Inspired Napa Cabbage Salad

2 wood bowls of cole slaw with sliced red peppers, green onions and celery with cilantro and peanut garnish. Dressing, two forks and napkins in background.
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This is a crisp, light, and refreshing napa cabbage slaw / salad recipe with a fish sauce, lime juice, and tamari based dressing and is garnished with cilantro, mint, and roasted chopped peanuts.

Ingredients

Ingredient List Salad:

  • 1 medium napa cabbage, finely sliced
  • 1 red pepper, finely sliced
  • 2 carrots, finely sliced ~ 2" long
  • 2 celery stalks, finely sliced ~ 2" long
  • 1 medium daikon, finely sliced ~ 2" long
  • 1 small bunch green onion, smashed & finely sliced ~ 2" long
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped - as garnish
  • 1/2 cup mint, roughly chopped - as garnish
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped - as garnish

Ingredient List Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup (~2 limes) fresh lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp fish sauce, skip if you're a vegetarian and add more soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce, regular or gluten free
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 shishito pepper, sliced thin

Instructions

  • Make salad: Trim the onions and cut into 2" long pieces.  Carefully smash the onions with the side of your knife.  Slice lengthwise into four pieces.  Combine sliced cabbage, red pepper, carrots, celery, daikon, and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Make dressing:  Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously. Toss the salad with desired amount of dressing and plate.  Top with cilantro, mint, and peanuts.  Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

Mint oxidizes and turns dark fast.  Substitute parsley or celery leaves if you want to make this ahead of time.

Like your veggies super thin?  Use a mandolin!

Shishito peppers are generally NOT spicy.  Substitute jalapeno if you want to up the spice level.

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