Napa cabbage wedge salad with apples and buttermilk dressing

Indulge in the delightful blend of crisp Napa cabbage, juicy apples, and creamy buttermilk dressing in this refreshing wedge salad. Perfect for a harmonious mix of flavors!

Ingredients:

• 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk, more to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely crumbled or shredded Parmesan
• 1 small head Napa cabbage
• 1 small red onion
• 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Braeburn are all favorites)
• 2 tablespoons tablespoons crumbled Parmesan, plus a few bits for crumbling over finished salad
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1 pinch Sea salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. To make the buttermilk Parmesan dressing:
2. In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sea salt using a fork. Gradually pour in olive oil while whisking vigorously with the fork, then stir in sour cream. Once the mixture has a thick and creamy consistency, slowly incorporate buttermilk. Lastly, fold in the crumbled Parmesan cheese, and whisk thoroughly to blend the ingredients.
3. Refrigerate the dressing as you get the salad ready.
4. For the Napa cabbage wedge salad:
5. Slice the Napa cabbage lengthwise into four quarters while keeping the core intact. Place them nicely on a large serving platter.
6. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, thinly slice the red onion. Slice the apples into 1/8-inch thick pieces after coring them. In a medium bowl, toss the apples and onions with a sprinkle of sea salt and a tablespoon of the prepared dressing.
7. Arrange the dressed onion and apple slices among the leaves of the cabbage wedges. Drizzle most of the remaining dressing over the Napa cabbage wedges. Top it off with chopped chives, a bit of sea salt, generous fresh ground black pepper, and some Parmesan sprinkled all over.

Summary:

• Calories: 533 kcal
• Fat: 41 g
• Protein: 23 g
• Carbs: 26 g
• Potassium: 1842 mg
• Magnesium: 151 mg