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"When there is light in the soul,
there will be beauty in the person.

When there is beauty in the person,
there will be harmony in the house.

When there is harmony in the house,
there will be order in the nation.

When there is order in the nation,
there will be peace in the world."

- Chinese proverb

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Sparkling Salad with Parsley Dressing
Sparkling SaladServes: 4-6 people
Preparation time: 10 minutes/30 min. pressing
Utensils: Large bowl, plate, weight, suribachi and surikogi

Ingredients:

1/2 round cabbage rinsed and finely shredded
1 small cucumber peeled and finely sliced
1 scallion washed and finely sliced
1 carrot washed and grated
1/2 bunch watercress rinsed and minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Dressing Ingredients:

1 tablespoon parsley minced
1 tablespoon shoyu
1 tablespoon tahini
2-3 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
1/2-1 cup spring water

Preparation:

Place the cabbage, cucumber, scallions and carrot in a large bowl.
Add the salt and mix through the vegetables with your hands.
Place a plate and a weight on top of the vegetables. I use a jar of beans or you could try a jug of water.
Leave to press for about 30 minutes.
Remove the vegetables from the bowl and discard the water.
Place in a serving bowl and add the minced watercress.
Serve with the parsley/tahini dressing.

Dressing Preparation:

Place the parsley and a little water in the suribachi and mix together.
Add the tahini, shoyu and vinegar and blend together.
Add the water and mix to a smooth, creamy texture.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss lightly.
 
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