Aunt Graces Napa Salad Recipes

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH SWEET TAMARI-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the cabbage, scallions, carrots, red pepper, and cilantro.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, tamari, and pure maple syrup until emulsified.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, thoroughly toss to coat, and sprinkle with the seeds.

NAPA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare cabbage as you would lettuce for salad.
• In small bowl, mix noodles, nuts and seeds.
• Set aside.
• In quart jar add vinegar and sugar, shake to dissolve sugar.
• Add soy sauce and oil.
• Put cabbage in bowl.
• top with nut mixture and pour dressing on top.
• Best when nut mixture stays.
• separate until ready to eat so noodles don't get soggy.

GREEN SALAD AND NAPA WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. You should have about 2/3 cup vinaigrette.
• When ready to serve, place the salad greens in a bowl and pour on enough vinaigrette to moisten. Serve immediately.

NAPA CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON ROSEMARY DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss the vegetables and fruit together in a large salad bowl until well mixed.
• Beat the dressing together well with a fork or a whisk and pour over the salad.
• Allow to stand in the fridge for 1 hour.
• Toss again to blend flavors well.
• Garnish with walnut halves, dried cranberries, and a sprig of fresh rosemary if desired.
• Note: English cukes and Armenian cukes are longer than standard slicers as well as completely free of bitterness. If you have neither you can substitute ordinary slicing cucumbers that have been peeled and, if necessary, seeded. You'll need about 2-3 cups.
• Note: The 'Zaar database has several recipes for crème fraiche substitutes. Otherwise try substituting plain yogurt, buttermilk, or mayonnaise after the contest.

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND APPLE

Steps:

• Place napa cabbage, mandarin oranges, and apple in a bowl. Stir yogurt and lemon juice together in a small bowl and season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and mix well. Set aside for 30 minutes to intensify the flavor.

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Finely shred the head of cabbage; do not chop. Combine the green onions and cabbage in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Make the crunchies: Melt the butter in a pot. Mix the ramen noodles, sesame seeds and almonds into the pot with the melted butter. Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake the crunchies in the preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven, turning often to make sure they do not burn. When they are browned remove them from the oven.
• Make the dressing: In a small saucepan, heat vinegar, oil, sugar, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
• Combine dressing, crunchies, and cabbage immediately before serving. Serve right away or the crunchies will get soggy.