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Napa Cabbage Salad with Apples and Caraway Seeds

Napa, or Chinese, cabbage (not to be confused with bok choy) has a delicate taste and tender, ruffly leaves. Here one head is divided into two salads—one with Asian-style ingredients and the other with apples and caraway.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4 as a starter

Ingredients

1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head napa cabbage (1/2 pound), cored and cut into bite-size pieces
2 apples, cored and thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small skillet over medium heat, toast caraway seeds, swirling skillet, until seeds are fragrant and beginning to pop, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil until dressing is smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine cabbage and apples. Add dressing to taste, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, sprinkled with caraway seeds.

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