I love raw cabbage salads as a quick alternative to the classic, slow-braised winter cabbage that usually takes hours on the hob. This raw version keeps all the crunch and takes less than fifteen minutes from chopping board to table. By shredding the cabbage finely, you avoid that tough, squeaky texture and end up with something much lighter. The sharp citrus juice cuts through the bitter brassica notes beautifully. It is a simple, bright side dish that works when you want something fresh to cut through rich winter stews, without needing to turn the oven on.<\/p>\n
If you add the toasted cashews while they are still warm, or leave them sitting in the dressed salad for too long before serving, they will absorb moisture and lose all their crunch. Always let them cool completely and fold them in at the last moment.<\/p>\n
Leaving the white pith on the clementine segments adds a tough, bitter texture that ruins the sweet contrast. Take the extra minute to scrape off the white stringy bits before adding the fruit to the bowl.<\/p>\n
If the cabbage is sliced too thickly, it will feel like chewing raw firewood. Use a very sharp knife to get paper-thin shreds, or use a mandoline if you have one.<\/p>\n
This salad is best eaten fresh on the day of making. However, you can store the dressed cabbage and clementines in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The cabbage will soften slightly, which actually helps the flavours combine. Do not freeze this salad, as the cabbage will turn mushy and the clementines will lose their structure. Keep any leftover toasted cashews in a separate dry container at room temperature and only scatter them over the leftovers just before you eat. Do not attempt to reheat this dish; it must be served cold.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Discover a vibrant, wholesome salad that’s perfect for colder days. This simple recipe combines crunchy cabbage with sweet clementines and toasted cashew nuts for a truly satisfying bite.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":643,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"articoli_singoli_en","format":"standard","meta":{"_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"ingredients_html_en_gb":"