Zesty Cabbage and Lettuce Salad

This salad is a celebration of the season’s bountiful harvest, with every bite delivering a burst of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Napa cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse, boasting an array of nutrients that support digestion, promote healthy skin, and strengthen your immune system.

But let’s not forget about the star of the show—the citrus! From tangy oranges to zesty grapefruits, they add a citrusy zing that lifts your taste buds and brightens your day. Their natural sweetness, combined with the crunch of cabbage, creates a symphony of flavors that will have you dancing in your kitchen.

Now, let’s talk about making it a meal. You have the power to elevate this salad to full you longer by adding a protein of your choice. Grilled chicken, succulent shrimp, or even marinated tofu—they all have a place on this salad’s stage, transforming it into a satisfying and nourishing meal that will keep you energized throughout the day.

So, grab your salad bowl, let the vibrant colors and refreshing flavors inspire you, and create your own culinary masterpiece.

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Servings: 4

Calories per Serving:

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large fennel bulb, very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium napa or savoy cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 medium lettuce, shredded
  • 4 red radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 small avocado, diced
  • A handful of parsley
  • ⅓ cup sesame seeds toasted, optional
Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh clementine juice
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, garlic, lemon and clementine juices and the miso paste.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the fennel, cabbages, carrots, radishes and half the avocado. Toss with half the dressing and let sit for 10 minutes. Season to taste adding more dressing as you like. Assemble the salad on a platter and top with the remaining avocado, parsley and sesame seeds if desire. Serve with the remaining dressing.

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Kylie Ivanir

Kylie Ivanir, RD, MS is a registered dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women support their gut, balance hormones and stabilise blood sugar so they can feel more energised and at home in their bodies. With degrees from UCLA and Columbia University Medical Center, Kylie combines evidence-based nutrition with a root-cause, functional approach. Through her private practice, podcast and online community, she has supported thousands of women in improving their gut, hormone and metabolic health without restriction or overwhelm.