SCRUNCHED CABBAGE SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND CHILES

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Scrunched Cabbage Salad with Grapefruit and Chiles image

Not just for slaw, cabbage is a snappy base that can handle lots of refreshing acidity-in this case from torn grapefruit and hot-and-sour chiles-without withering.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Dinner     Side     Cabbage     Grapefruit     Sesame     Seed     Chile Pepper     Hot Pepper     Mint     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head of Napa cabbage (about 2 lb.)
1/4 cup pickled chile vinegar (from Pickled Hot Chiles)
2 Ruby Red grapefruit
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup mint leaves
1 Tbsp. Pickled Hot Chiles
2 Tbsp. Sesame Salt

Steps:

  • Cut cabbage in half lengthwise. Cut notch in base of each half to remove core; discard. Tear leaves into 2" irregular pieces and place in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar and season with sea salt. Massage and scrunch cabbage firmly with your hands to soften and season leaves.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from grapefruit; discard. Cut grapefruit into quarters, then coarsely tear quarters into chunky pieces. Remove and discard any seeds or thick membranes. Add grapefruit to bowl with cabbage. Drizzle 2 Tbsp. oil over and toss to coat. Add mint and toss again.
  • Transfer salad to a large platter. Drizzle with more oil and top with pickled chiles and Sesame Salt.

Tim proctor
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I love the bright and colorful presentation of this salad.


ryno engelbrecht
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish.


Emilio Blaser
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


Joshua Jenkins
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sumu Khan017
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I love the crunch of the cabbage in this salad.


Todd Vickers
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapefruit.


Sain Babar
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I've made this salad with both green and red cabbage. I prefer the red cabbage because it gives the salad a more vibrant color.


Lorena Bigbee
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Seriki Naemot
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I love the bright and colorful presentation of this salad.


Memo da king
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


RS RAKIB
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of cabbage, but the grapefruit and chiles really balance it out.


Codie Shreve
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I love the addition of the chiles.


Ghulam qamar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover cabbage and grapefruit.


Muhammad Rafaqat
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the crunch of the cabbage and the sweetness of the grapefruit.


Waqas Sheikh
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Rupa Majhi
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This salad was a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The combination of cabbage, grapefruit, and chiles was perfect, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again!