Add zest to your holidays: Napa cabbage salad recipe

It's never too early to start planning your festive table. Let's prepare a light, refreshing Napa cabbage salad. This dish will be contrastive to traditional holiday fare, adding variety in both taste and aroma.

What makes this salad unique is its blend of ingredients. It combines crisp vegetables with ham and a robust cheese flavor. The dried cranberries provide a hint of sweetness to top off the ensemble. Quick to prepare, this easy-to-make salad requires minimal culinary skills. Even though it's not a traditional appetizer, it's worth introducing this salad to your holiday table. Watch as it flies off the plates, pairing wonderfully with meats, or simply enjoyed with fresh bread. The possibilities are endless.

Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients. You will need:

• A medium head of Napa cabbage,
• A red pepper,
• A small red onion,
• 5.3 ounces of your preferred ham,
• 4.2 ounces of cheddar cheese,
• A handful of dried cranberries.

For the dressing, you will need:

• 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt,
• 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise,
• 1 teaspoon of mustard,
• 1 teaspoon of honey,
• Lemon juice,
• A pinch of pepper.

Preparation instructions:

1. Finely chop the Napa cabbage. Cut the cheese, ham, and pepper into thin strips, and slice the onion thinly. Combine all the prepared ingredients in a bowl.
2. Next, prepare the dressing. Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, honey, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and blend well. Lastly, sprinkle a handful of dried cranberries over the top. Your holiday salad is now ready to be served. However, it's a good idea to refrigerate the salad for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your meal!