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Spicy Cabbage Salad With Turkey and Peanuts

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

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Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.