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Savoy Slaw with Mint and Cilantro

3.7

(13)

The combination of daikon radish, rice vinegar, and sesame oil gives this slaw an Asian flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

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

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 2

    Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat evenly. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

  2. More info:

    Step 3

    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.

  3. Ingredient tip:

    Step 4

    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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