Name: Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 medium head of green or savoy cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 4 teaspoons white miso; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal, plus 1/2 cup celery leaves; 2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced on a diagonal; 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced; 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems; 1 cup shredded cooked turkey meat; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted skin-on peanuts; 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Spicy cabbage salad with shredded turkey and peanuts in a white bowl.

Photo by Elizabeth Cecil

After a heavy meal, we look for recipes that double as a palate cleanser, with spice, zing, and freshness. With some vegetables that, you know, still have some crunch.

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 medium head of green or savoy cabbage, cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

4 oil-packed anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

4 teaspoons white miso

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal, plus 1/2 cup celery leaves

2 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced on a diagonal

1 serrano chile, thinly sliced

1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems

1 cup shredded cooked turkey meat

1/3 cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted skin-on peanuts

2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1
Toss cabbage and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Massage vigorously with your hands until cabbage begins to release water and soften, about 2 minutes (this will both season and tenderize the leaves). Drain; set aside.
Step 2
Mix anchovies, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, soy sauce, miso, and sugar in a large bowl; whisk in oil. Add cabbage, celery and celery leaves, scallions, chile, cilantro, and turkey meat to bowl and toss to combine; season with salt.
Step 3
Serve salad topped with peanuts and sesame seeds.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.

Recipe notes

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