Spring Cabbage and Apple Salad: A Harmony of Crispness and Tang
Refreshing Spring Cabbage and Apple Salad Recipe Using Freshly Picked Spring Cabbage
I’ve made a crisp and refreshing salad using fresh spring cabbage, just picked from the garden! Introducing a spring cabbage and apple salad recipe where the crispness of the cabbage and the sweetness of the apple create a perfect harmony that stimulates the appetite. While spring cabbage is best enjoyed as a salad, it also makes a delicious pancake or soup. Although spring might feel a bit early, seeing the well-grown spring cabbage made me want to cook with it immediately. Savor the taste of spring with this recipe!
Spring Cabbage and Apple Salad Ingredients
- 1 head of spring cabbage
- 1 stalk of green onion
- 1/2 apple
Spring Cabbage and Apple Salad Dressing
- 3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce (myeolchi aekjeot)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce (myeolchi aekjeot)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim the root end of the spring cabbage. Gently separate the leaves one by one and wash them thoroughly under running water. After washing, drain them well in a colander. Properly draining the water is key to preventing the dressing from becoming watery and ensuring a delicious salad.
Step 2
Since we’ll be using the apple with its skin on, wash it very carefully using baking soda and vinegar. It’s important to wash it thoroughly to enjoy the nutrients from the peel.
Step 3
Tear the drained spring cabbage leaves into bite-sized pieces by hand. In a large bowl, combine the torn spring cabbage with the red pepper flakes, anchovy sauce, minced garlic, plum extract, vinegar, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds to prepare the dressing.
Step 4
Add the prepared dressing to the spring cabbage and gently mix. Avoid kneading too vigorously, as this can mush the cabbage; mix softly. Next, thinly slice the washed apple into matchsticks and add it to the spring cabbage. Toss gently once more. The addition of apple slices will enhance the crispness and tanginess.
Step 5
Finally, add the chopped green onion and a drizzle of nutty sesame oil to finish the spring cabbage and apple salad! Toss lightly once more after adding the sesame oil.
Step 6
This freshly tossed spring cabbage and apple salad is truly the taste of spring! The satisfying crunch and the burst of freshness in your mouth are exceptional.
Step 7
Enjoy this crisp and refreshing spring cabbage salad, perfect for the whole family to share. Have a wonderful meal!
