Spicy Cabbage Salad with Turkey and Peanuts

A refreshing and protein-packed Asian-inspired salad featuring crisp cabbage, shredded turkey, and crunchy peanuts tossed in a umami-rich dressing made with miso, anchovies, and citrus.

4 servings
8 min

Ingredients

  • ½ head cabbage
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 fillets anchovy fillets
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons white miso
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 2 whole scallions
  • 1 whole serrano chile
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup turkey meat
  • cup peanuts
  • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    2 min

  2. 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.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Serve salad topped with peanuts and sesame seeds.

    1 min

  4. 4.

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