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Napa Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

By Lillian Chou

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Napa Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk DressingRomulo Yanes

Topping Napa cabbage and radishes with a distinctively tangy dressing results in a salad that's as lively as it is simple.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 pound Napa cabbage, cored and thinly sliced crosswise (4 cups)
6 radishes, diced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced diagonally

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, shallot, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then whisk in chives.

    Step 2

    Toss cabbage, radishes, and celery with dressing.

TagsSaladNapa CabbageCabbageLeafy GreensVegetableRadishRoot VegetableSideLunchDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessNo-CookGourmet
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