We tried a new restaurant for my birthday, and the best thing we had was a Warm Cabbage Salad which consisted of a roasted napa cabbage steak topped with green goddess dressing, parmesan, and crispy anchovies. I have been thinking about that salad ever since, so finally decided to try re-creating it at home. My boyfriend agreed it was just as good as the restaurant version, so I’m definitely adding it to the repertoire. And as a bonus it leaves plenty of leftover green goddess dressing to use on other things!
Guessipe
- 1 napa cabbage, cut into 4 steaks (save the top to use for something else!)
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 anchovy fillets
- parmesan (shaved is best, but grated works too if that’s what you have on hand)
- cilantro
dressing
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup cilantro
- 3 TBSP minced green onions
- 2 TBSP dill
- 2 anchovy fillets + the oil from the anchovy tin
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 TBSP lemon juice
- 1 TBSP sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- salt and pepper to taste
Place the cabbage steaks onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Pan fry 4 anchovy fillets over medium heat until they dry out and turn into crispy crumbs.
Blend all Dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle each cabbage steak with Dressing and top with crispy anchovy, parmesan, and cilantro.