**Introducing Napa Cabbage Slaw: A Refreshing and Versatile Salad for Any Occasion**
Crunchy, refreshing, and packed with flavor, Napa cabbage slaw is a versatile salad that can be enjoyed as a side dish, a taco topping, or even as a main course. Made with thinly sliced Napa cabbage, this slaw gets its unique flavor from a tangy and flavorful dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and a hint of celery seeds. In this article, we'll explore three variations of this classic slaw: a traditional Napa cabbage slaw, a spicy Szechuan-inspired slaw, and a refreshing Asian slaw with a peanut dressing. With its mix of textures and bold flavors, Napa cabbage slaw is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
**Recipes:**
**1. Traditional Napa Cabbage Slaw:**
This classic recipe features a simple yet flavorful dressing made with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and celery seeds. The thinly sliced Napa cabbage provides a crunchy base, while the dressing adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor.
**2. Spicy Szechuan Napa Cabbage Slaw:**
For those who love a bit of heat, this Szechuan-inspired slaw is a must-try. The dressing includes a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili paste, giving the slaw a spicy and savory kick.
**3. Asian Napa Cabbage Slaw with Peanut Dressing:**
This refreshing Asian slaw features a creamy and flavorful peanut dressing made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. The dressing adds a rich and nutty flavor to the slaw, while the addition of shredded carrots and red bell peppers provides pops of color and extra crunch.
NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
Steps:
- Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, chili oil, mayonnaise and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, peppers, snow peas and scallions and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
NAPA CABBAGE AND CARAWAY SLAW
Categories Salad Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Low Cal Low Sodium Healthy Cabbage Caraway Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add scallion, caraway, and cabbage and toss well.
NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
With its long crinkled leaves, Napa cabbage is more delicate in flavor than green or red cabbage, making this slaw recipe unique. Rice-wine vinegar and hot chili oil are available in most supermarkets; white or red radish may be substituted if daikon is unavailable.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, zest and juice of lime, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil. Season with salt; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss together cabbage, pepper slices, scallions, daikon, snow peas, and chives. Pour dressing over the slaw, toss to combine, and serve.
ASIAN NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
This is really light and crisp. I made it for a Chinese potluck party and it was a hit. Cooking time is chilling time. From Better Homes & Gardens.
Provided by Sayster
Categories Greens
Time 4h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine cucumber and pea pods. For dressing, in a small bowl stir together vinegar, salad oil, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper. Pour dressing over cucumber and pea pods, stirring to coat. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Stir Chinese cabbage into cucumber mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Makes 8 servings.
GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS WITH WILTED NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a bowl toss cabbage, carrot, and scallion with 2 tablespoons soy sauce mixture.
- Remove tough muscles from side of each scallop if necessary. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy non-stick skillet just large enough to hold scallops in one layer, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallops until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a bowl. Add remaining soy sauce mixture to skillet and boil until reduced to a glaze. Add glaze to scallops and toss to coat well. Keep scallops warm.
- Add slaw to skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, just until cabbage is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season slaw with salt and pepper.
- Serve slaw topped with scallops and garnished with scallion greens.
TERIYAKI PORTOBELLO "BURGERS" WITH NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
Categories Mushroom Broil Marinate Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Cabbage Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make teriyaki marinade:
- In a small saucepan simmer marinade ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue simmering marinade until reduced to about 1/2 cup and cool to room temperature.
- Put mushroom caps and marinade in a large sealable plastic bag, arranging caps in one layer, and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate mushrooms at room temperature, turning bag over several times, 1 hour.
- Make slaw:
- In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, oil, and honey and add cabbage, carrot, and scallions. Toss vegetables well to coat and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat broiler.
- Drain mushrooms and arrange, stemmed sides up, on lightly oiled rack of a broiler pan. Broil mushrooms 2 inches from heat and turn over. Brush mushrooms lightly with oil and broil 3 minutes, or until tender. Transfer mushrooms with a slotted spatula to hamburger bun bottoms. Top mushrooms with slaw and bun tops.
ASIAN NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
The TORONTO STAR'S Marion Kane comes up with another good one "tweaked" from Chef Ming Tsai's repertoire. She suggests it as "a main course salad topped with strips of grilled or roasted chicken or steak that has been basted with teriyaki, hoisin, oyster or soy sauce." I enjoyed it on its own.
Provided by Gerry sans Sanddunes
Categories Greens
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until blended.
- (If using the optional sesame seeds, cook them for about 5 minutes in a small, dry skillet over medium heat, shaking, until they are brown and fragrant.) Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
- Makes about 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 726.5, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 2.6
NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
Not your ordinary coleslaw, this salad will go to the head of the potluck table.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 21
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 3-quart clear bowl, mix slaw ingredients.
- In small jar with tight-fitting lid, mix dressing ingredients. Cover; shake well. Pour over slaw. Stir and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
NAPA CABBAGE AND JICAMA SLAW
Serve this flavorful cabbage-jicama slaw from Stanton Social and Beauty & Essex chef Chris Santos as a refreshing accompaniment to spicier dishes like his Baby Back Ribs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together Kewpi and Sambal paste until well combined. Add cabbage, both peppers, carrot, jicama, and cilantro leaves; toss to combine.
SNOW PEA AND NAPA CABBAGE SLAW
I love this salad and all its fresh ingredients. It's very nutritious as well.
Provided by Barrett
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling water, blanch snow peas 15 seconds, strain and transfer to a bowl of cold water to chill. Drain and slice thin.
- In a large bowl, combine the snow peas, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste; toss and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cabbage: Napa cabbage is the best choice for this slaw, as it has a mild flavor and tender texture. If you can't find Napa cabbage, you can use green cabbage, but it will be more crunchy.
- Shred the cabbage thinly: This will help the slaw to absorb the dressing and make it more flavorful.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the slaw. Some good options include carrots, celery, radishes, and bell peppers.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Chill the slaw before serving: This will help to keep it crisp and refreshing.
Conclusion:
Napa cabbage slaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its crunchy texture, tangy dressing, and variety of vegetables, this slaw is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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