Napa cabbage, Asian Pear and Carrot Salad | Day 30 of 31 Days of Salad

Napa Cabbage, Asian Pear & Carrot Salad

I can't believe January is coming to an end. I could not have done this month of salads without the help of all my guest bloggers, how fantastic they all were! Today our last guest blogger Mary, The Food Librarian, is here to show us how to make a napa cabbage salad. The Food Librarian was one of the first blogs I ever started reading. I love that we've been blog friends for so long. You can also follow her on twitter and Facebook. Thanks Mary.

Hi! I'm delighted Damaris asked me to guest post a salad this month. I've been following Damaris for years and remember meeting her at the first BlogHer Food with teeny tiny baby Maria in her arms. Although we only had that brief meeting, I know she is a friend I can turn to for inspiration and wonderful updates of her lovely family. Wishing you and yours a wonderful 2012 filled with yummy salads! - mary the food librarian

This simple salad combines Napa cabbage, toasted almond silvers, Asian pear, carrots and sesame seeds. Have you seen the Julienne Peeler? It comes in handy making nice carrot julienne strips.

I'm a big baker but love salads. My favorite salads combine vegetables and a bit of sweetness. Asian pears are perfect because they have a great crunch and don't brown like regular apples. Pick up some Asian pears when you see them in the farmer's market!

Napa Cabbage, Asian Pear & Carrot Salad 
(printable version)


4-5 cups Napa cabbage, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
1 Asian pear, sliced
Sliced almonds, toasted and cooled
Sesame seeds to garnish


Dressing:
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil such as canola
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoon sugar
Salt & Pepper

Day 1- Green Papaya Salad
Day 2- Avocado and Mango Salad
Day 3- Eggplant Vinaigrette
Day 4- White and Green Salad: Escarole, Pear, Avocado
Day 5- Salpicao
Day 6- Grated Raw Beet Salad
Day 7- Poppyseed Salad Dressing
Day 8- Orange, Honey, & Coconut Dessert Salad
Day 9- Quail Egg Salad
Day 10-Radish Salad
Day 11-Apple, Parmesan, and Pesto Salad
Day 12-BLT Quinoa Salad
Day 13-Poke Salad
Day 14-Spinach Salad
Day 15-Simple Tropical Fruit Salad

Day 16-Chinese Chicken Salad
Day 17-Brazilian Fruit Salad
Day 18-Cold Cabbage Salad
Day 19-Four Bean Salad
Day 20-Italian Potato Salad
Day 21-Tri-Tip Salad
Day 22-Side-Dish as a salad
Day 23-Candied Pecan Salad
Day 24-Mango Salsa Salad
Day 25-Arugula with Yogurt Dressing and Granola salad
Day 26-Great Ingredients to add to Your Salad
Day 27-The Leftover Salad
Day 28-Endive and Spinach Salad
Day 29-Bulgar Wheat Salad