Crunchy cabbage–grape salad with an Asian twist

Ingredients (serves ~4):

• 1/4 small white cabbage
• 1/4 small red cabbage
• ~15 red grapes
• ~15 green grapes
• Optional: 1 cm fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks

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Crunchy cabbage–grape salad with an Asian twist

(Photo: Daniel Lila)

• 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey or silan
• 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp peanut butter or raw tahini
• 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp black sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Slice both cabbages into very thin strips. Halve the grapes lengthwise. Transfer to a bowl and add the ginger if using.
2. Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add 1 tbsp white sesame and 1 tbsp black sesame; stir. (Can be made up to two days in advance and kept refrigerated.)
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds and serve.