Ingredients

  • Salad
  • 6 cups green cabbage (approximately 1/2 head) or 6 cups savoy cabbage, thinly sliced (approximately 1/2 head)
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded (my addition)
  • 4 tablespoons green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced (my addition)
  • Dressing
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons water
  • 5 teaspoons wasabi powder
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (is using rice wine vinegar omit sugar)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • Garnish
  • black sesame seed (optional)

Method

  • In a small bowl combine the water and wasabi powder. Mix until a paste forms. Set aside.
  • In another small non-reactive bowl whisk together the vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
  • Whisk in the mayonnaise and oil.
  • Add the wasabi paste, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Important: *Allow mixture to stand 10-15 minutes.*.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, scallions and cilantro if using.
  • Just before serving the salad, add the dressing and stir well to combine.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, if desired.