Spicy Cabbage Salad

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Greens

This vibrant salad offers a crisp and zesty side dish, ready in just 15 minutes. Shredded napa cabbage is tossed with green onions and fresh coriander, then dressed with a lively emulsion of lemon juice, olive oil, and sliced red chilli. The result is a refreshingly sharp and slightly spicy salad that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or as part of a larger spread.

Spicy Cabbage Salad

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 red chili, sliced thin (such as Red Thai)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups napa cabbage, shredded (1/2 head)
  • 4 green onions, sliced thing
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

  1. Whisk the fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil together in a small bowl until the mixture emulsifies, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Place the shredded napa cabbage, sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro into a separate, larger bowl and combine them.
  3. Just before you are ready to serve, pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage mixture.
  4. Toss everything together thoroughly, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if required.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium13800 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGreens
AuthorLucyS-D