Napa Cabbage Slaw with Miso Ginger Dressing and Toasted Almonds Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Napa cabbage slaw featuring crisp Napa cabbage, sweet snow peas, colorful radicchio, and scallions, all tossed in a tangy miso ginger dressing. This light and crunchy salad is finished with toasted almonds and optional wonton chips for extra texture, making it a perfect side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 10–12 large whole leaves of Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 oz snow peas, strings removed and sliced into long thin strips
- 8 oz radicchio or purple cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1/4 of a small head)
- 2 bulb scallions, diced
- Sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds or peanuts
- Sprinkle of wonton chips (optional)
Miso Ginger Dressing (makes 2/3 cup)
- 1 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 5 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5–2 tsp maple syrup
- 0.3 oz fresh ginger, grated
- 4 tbsp white or yellow miso paste, or chickpea miso
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 tbsp avocado oil or neutral flavored oil
Instructions
- Prepare Napa Cabbage: Slice away the bottom end of the Napa cabbage to separate it into 10-12 large whole leaves. Stack a few leaves with the curved side down for control, then thinly slice from the stems to the ruffled leaves. If too wide, roll leaves loosely before slicing. Rinse sliced cabbage under cold water until water runs clear, then drain thoroughly using a salad spinner or towel to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare Snow Peas, Radicchio, and Scallions: Remove the strings from snow peas and slice into long thin strips. Thinly slice radicchio and dice scallions. Set all aside to add to the salad later.
- Make the Dressing: In a large measuring cup, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and grated ginger. Stir well, then add the miso paste, stirring to dissolve completely. Slowly drizzle in the toasted sesame oil and avocado oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: Place the drained Napa cabbage in a large serving bowl. Add the snow peas, radicchio, and scallions. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat. Taste and add more dressing if desired.
- Serve: Sprinkle the salad with toasted sliced almonds or peanuts, and add wonton chips if using. Serve fresh immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure excess moisture is removed from Napa cabbage to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity in the dressing to balance sweetness according to your taste.
- Wonton chips add a delightful crunch but can be omitted for a gluten-free option.
- Use chickpea miso for a soy-free, gluten-free alternative.
- This slaw is best served fresh; the dressing may soften the vegetables over time.
Keywords: Napa cabbage slaw, miso ginger dressing, Asian salad, crunchy slaw, healthy side dish, vegetarian salad