Salad: United States – Shaved Napa Cabbage, Asian Pear and Cucumber Salad with Lime-Sesame Vinaigrette

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 0 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

4 cups (about 120 g) thinly sliced Napa cabbage
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 Asian pear, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
4 red radishes, thinly sliced (or 1 / 2 cup / 50 g shaved daikon)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 / 2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro leaves
1 / 3 cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, torn
1 1 / 2 tbsp (22 ml) toasted sesame seeds
3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh lime juice
1 1 / 2 tbsp (22 ml) unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (such as grapeseed or canola)
1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
1 tsp (5 ml) light soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp (7 g) honey (or sugar)
1 / 2 tsp (1 g) finely grated fresh ginger
Pinch red pepper flakes or thinly sliced mild red chili (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, cucumbers, Asian pear, radishes, scallions, cilantro, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, neutral oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, toss once more, and serve immediately. Taste and adjust with a squeeze of lime or a splash of vinegar if desired.