Savory & fruity — Napa cabbage salad
Napa cabbage is a true winter vegetable on the seasonal calendar. Unlike other types of cabbage, it is particularly mild in taste and is ideal for raw preparation in salads. The mild cabbage provides a crisp freshness that combines wonderfully with fruity flavors.
Apples also pair excellently with this salad. Heirloom apple varieties such as Boskoop or Cox Orange bring a particularly intense aroma and harmonize with the delicate sweetness of the Napa cabbage. A natural, unsulfured apple cider vinegar in the dressing rounds everything off and emphasizes the fruity character of the composition.
Vinaigrette with olive oil and garlic
A vinaigrette with honey not only tastes delicious but adds a pleasant sweetness to the salad. High-quality olive oil gives the Napa cabbage salad a gentle richness and a mild, fruity aroma. Garlic in the vinaigrette provides the right amount of seasoning and adds a typically Mediterranean touch to the dressing. Honey as a sweetener harmoniously balances the acidity of the vinegar.
Tips for shopping & preparation
Cut the Napa cabbage for the salad very small. This allows its flavor to unfold better and helps it blend more harmoniously with the fruity notes of mandarin and apple. It is better to chop garlic than to press it — when pressed, the essential aromas evaporate very quickly.
Tip: Let the Napa cabbage salad sit for an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend optimally. Perfect for preparing for guests and barbecues.
