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I remember the first time I got a Napa cabbage from my CSA. It was HUGE! And what the heck would I do with it? I used some in stir fry, some in salads; it's really quite versatile. And this Asian salad is perfect for potlucks!

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I remember the first time I got a Napa cabbage from my CSA. It was HUGE! And what the heck would I do with it? I used some in stir fry, some in salads; it’s really quite versatile.

I received one in my latest CSA pickup from Groundswell Community Farm and one of the workers asked what I would do with it. I told her I wasn’t sure, there were so many options! But that this Asian salad recipe is one of my favorites. It’s perfect for potlucks!

 

Chinese (Napa) Cabbage Salad

Created by on July 1, 2016

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped Chinese cabbage (can use the slicer attachment of a food processor--don\'t use the shredding plate though!)
  • 3/4 cup sliced or shredded radish (preferably daikon; I used the shredder blade of my food processor)
  • 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles (the crunchy ones)
  • 1 cup crushed peanuts (or chopped, I liked the added texture of them)
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds (black if you can find them. I used regular and they worked fine)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

  1. In large bowl, combine cabbage, radishes, noodles, peanuts and sesame seeds. (Note: If you are bringing this somewhere and have travel time, you may want to keep the crunchy noodles separate and add them just before serving, or they won\'t be crunchy for long after you add the dressing).
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.
  3. Toss the dressing with the cabbage mixture and serve.
Source: From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce
What is your favorite thing to do with Chinese cabbage?
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