From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From Patricia Bronson
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Instructions
1
Stand the orange up on the cutting board and remove the peel from the sides by cutting it from top to bottom, all the way around the orange, removing the white pith.
2
Cut along one side of the orange segment.
3
Cut along the other side of the orange segment at a slight angle to remove.
4
Set the orange slices aside for the salad.
5
Squeeze the remaining orange after segmenting and reserve the juice for the Asian dressing (you'll have about 2 tablespoons).
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
8
Place the rice wine vinegar, oil, reserved orange juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until combined.
9
Place the napa cabbage, orange slices, carrot, bell pepper, green onions and cilantro in a large bowl.
10
Toss with enough dressing to coat, and top with the toasted almonds. Serve and enjoy!
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Patricia Bronson
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Loved the dressing! Good make ahead salad so the dressing can blend with the cabbage and other vegetables.
Apr 13, 2026
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Massage Your Cabbage 💪Gently massage the sliced napa cabbage with a pinch of sea salt for 2-3 minutes to break down cell walls, making it more tender and receptive to the dressing while maintaining its signature crunch.
- Toast Your Almonds Fresh 🌰Lightly toast the almonds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes just before serving to amplify their nutty flavor and ensure they stay crispy rather than absorbing moisture from the dressing.
- Balance Your Dressing 🎯Whisk the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and fresh orange juice together first, then emulsify with sesame oil and neutral oil last—this prevents the oils from separating and ensures a cohesive, creamy dressing.
- Citrus Supremes for Maximum Flavor 🍊Segment your navel oranges into supremes (removing all pith and membrane) rather than slicing, which prevents excess juice from diluting the dressing and provides cleaner, more elegant texture in each bite.
- Strategic Timing for Meal Prep 🕐Dress the salad no more than 30 minutes before eating if serving immediately, but for meal prep lasting 3 days, reserve half the dressing and dress portions individually daily to maintain optimal crispness.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
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