Napa Cabbage Slaw with Charred Scallions & Lime Dressing

Bright, crunchy, and easy to throw together, this Napa cabbage slaw recipe is sure to steal the show at your next backyard cookout!

What You Need

• 1 bunch of scallions (about 6), trimmed
• 1 habanero chili, seeds removed
• 4 garlic cloves
• Zest of 2 limes
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• Kosher salt
• 1 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 large watermelon radishes or one 6" piece daikon (Japanese radish), peeled, cut into ⅛" thick matchsticks
• Thinly sliced mint and thinly sliced red onion (for serving)

Instructions

Heat a dry medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Cook scallions, turning once or twice, until lightly charred in spots, about 3 minutes.

Transfer to a blender and add chile, garlic, lime zest and juice, and oil. Blend until smooth; season dressing with salt.

Toss cabbage, radishes, and half of the dressing in a large bowl. Taste and season with salt and add more dressing if needed. Top with mint and onion just before serving.