Jul 13, 2009
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Mixed Green Salad with Sichuan Peppercorns

This boldly flavored and refreshing late-summer salad is based on one served at Chase's Daily in Belfast, Maine.
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1 1⁄2 tbsp. finely chopped ginger
1 tbsp. tamari
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tbsp. Asian sesame oil
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 tsp. chile oil
1 tsp. sichuan peppercorns
6 cups loosely packed mixed Asian salad greens,
   like mizuna and tatsoi
3 cups thinly sliced napa
cabbage
4 small red radishes, thinly sliced crosswise
3 radishes, quartered lengthwise
1⁄2 medium carrot, julienned
1 kohlrabi, cut into matchsticks
Thai basil leaves, for garnish
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Mint leaves, for garnish

1. Combine the first seven ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Heat an 8" skillet over medium heat. Add the peppercorns and cook, swirling the pan constantly, until the peppercorns are toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer peppercorns to a spice grinder and grind into a fine powder. Whisk ground peppercorns into dressing.

3. In a large bowl combine greens, cabbage, and vegetables and toss with the dressing. Serve the salad garnished with basil, cilantro, and mint.

SERVES 4

Mixed Green Salad with Sichuan Peppercorns

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #122

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