Description
A vibrant and crunchy Savoy Cabbage Salad featuring thinly sliced cabbage, fresh vegetables, and toasted nuts, tossed in a zesty ginger-soy dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light meal, this salad combines textures and flavors that deliver a healthy, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- Center of 1 head of Savoy cabbage, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 2 medium carrots, grated or thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped cashews
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove of garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine the Vegetables: Place the sliced Savoy cabbage, diced cucumber, grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions into a large mixing bowl. Toss the vegetables thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Toast the Nuts: Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the slivered almonds and roughly chopped cashews. Toast for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until the nuts turn golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Add Nuts to Salad: Transfer the toasted almonds and cashews to the bowl with the mixed vegetables and gently toss to combine.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice wine vinegar, grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, grated garlic, and dijon mustard until fully emulsified and smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable and nut mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all components are coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve or Store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and crunch, or cover and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- To enhance the flavor, refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
- For a nut-free version, omit almonds and cashews and substitute with toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- This salad can be customized by adding shredded cooked chicken or tofu for added protein.
- Make sure to toast the nuts carefully to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the most vibrant flavor in the dressing.
