Napa Cabbage, Tomato, and Avocado Salad Recipe

Napa Cabbage, Tomato, and Avocado Salad Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (1-pound) Napa cabbage
  • 1 (6- to 8-ounce) firm-ripe avocado
  • 3/4 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  1. Whisk together lemon zest, juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  2. Tear enough cabbage leaves from ribs into bite-size pieces to measure 7 cups, reserving thick ribs and remaining leaves for another use.
  3. Quarter avocado lengthwise, then pit and peel. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. Toss cabbage leaves, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl with just enough dressing to coat.