Crunchy Asian Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette

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INGREDIENTS: DRESSING

  • ½ cup dried shiitake mushrooms

  • 2 cup Rice Vinegar

  • 6 cloves black garlic

  • 3 cloves fresh garlic

  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar, packed 

  • 1 Tbsp Florida Pure Sea Salt

  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil

PREPARATION: DRESSING

  • Add mushrooms and vinegar to saucepan and simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool

  • Add contents of saucepan, black garlic, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and sesame oil to blender of food processor and blend until fully incorporated. 

INGREDIENTS: SALAD

  • ½ head Napa cabbage, julienned

  • ½ head red cabbage, julienned

  • 2 medium carrots, julienned 

  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned

  • 1 each watermelon radish, julienned

  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped

  • 1 cup edamame, cooked and shelled

  • ½ cup peanuts, chopped (optional)

PREPARATION: SALAD

  • Julienne Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and radish and add together into large mixing bowl. Add chopped cilantro, edamame and peanuts (if using) and toss

  • Drizzle approximately ½ cup dressing and toss lightly. Add more dressing to taste if desired