I love interviewing my children. When they grow up, I want to remember what they said and thought — about food and about life in general. And for them too, it’ll be nice to look back on one day. With smartphones and early-onset dementia, I can’t rely on my memory the way my mom could. I’m already mixing things up from when they were babies. Did Alex say “tootie” instead of “cookie,” or was that Leo?
Me: Why do you like this salad very much?
Leo: Because I like super-mega-crunchy vegetables.
Alex: Because it’s good and it has a nice color.
Good thing I am writing a blog, it helps me remembering what they like to eat.
About the recipe
All you need is ten minutes, one bowl. This is the kind of salad both kids and adults love. It’s beyond simple; finely shredded red cabbage tossed with toasted pumpkin seeds, scallions, sesame oil, tamari, and a generous squeeze of lemon. The pumpkin seeds are listed as optional — but don’t believe it for a second. They’re meaty, almost bacon-like, and completely essential. Vegan, healthy, Israeli at heart, and done before you’ve even set the table.
Cabbage Salad With Pumpkin Seeds
Equipment
- 1 salad bowl
- Japanese Mandoline optional
Ingredients
- ½ head red cabbage (or green cabbage if you must)
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 2 -3 scallion – only the green part - or cilantro
- 1 lemon (or lime) – a must!
- 3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Bragg’s or tamari
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or
Instructions
- Chop the cabbage finely with a sharp knife or Japanese mandoline and put it into a large salad bowl. Sprinkle a little bit of salt and toss.
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a toaster oven at 300ºF (160°C) or in a skillet over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Chop the scallion finely and add it into the salad bowl.
- Squeeze the lemon straight into the salad bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and pumpkin seeds, and toss. Taste and correct seasoning.
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