Thai Inspired Cabbage Salad

 

For the dressing:

  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 1/4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • sriracha, to taste

For the salad:

  • 1 head red cabbage, cored and shredded
  • 1 large carrot, peeled
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 barely ripe ataulfo mangos (or one large mango), peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces, plus more whole leaves for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces, plus more whole leaves for topping
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews, peanuts, or both, chopped
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Make the dressing: In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the garlic, ginger, maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Secure the lid, and shake until emulsified. Taste and add sriracha to your liking.

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