Savoy Slaw with Mint and Cilantro |
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The combination of daikon radish, rice vinegar, and sesame oil gives this slaw an Asian flavor. Ingredients:
6 cups thinly sliced savoy cabbage |
1 cup coarsely grated peeled carrots |
1 cup coarsely grated peeled daikon radish |
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2 x 1/3-inch strips (about 2 cups) |
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint |
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
4 green onions, sliced |
7 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar |
2 tablespoons asian sesame oil |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 serrano chiles, seeded, minced |
Directions:
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and chiles in medium bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Vegetables and dressing can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.
2. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
3. More info: Savoy cabbage is a mild-flavored cabbage with green, crinkly leaves. The veggie gets its name from the Savoy region in the western Alps, where the cabbage may have originated.
4. Ingredient tip: Daikon ( large root in Japanese) radishes look like giant white carrots. They have a mild radish flavor and are available at some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
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