Tassajara Cabbage Salad with Miso "Floating Cloud" Dressing

The Miso Floating Cloud Dressing is very popular at Tassajara and is what sets this cabbage salad apart. It is also good with a salad made of cabbage, tomatoes, and tofu.

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup lemon juice or rice vinegar
1/4 cup red miso
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp each, powdered ginger and dry mustard, or to taste
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 red onion, julienned
1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Whisk together in a bowl the oils, lemon juice or vinegar, miso, garlic, ginger, and mustard

Toss the cabbage, bell pepper, onion and nuts in a medium sized bowl. Pour dressing over top and mix well. Serve.

Makes 1 1/2 quarts