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Red Cabbage Salad with Bacon on a plate
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Red Cabbage Salad with Bacon

This red cabbage salad is topped with crispy bacon, feta cheese, and walnuts for a delicious and easy dinner or side dish. Made in under 15 minutes with 6 simple ingredients, this is going to be your new go-to salad recipe.
Whether you need a salad for family dinner or a special event, this recipe is the perfect pop of color to any dinner table. The warm red cabbage is hearty enough to serve on its own but compliments any main course in smaller portions.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon cabbage recipe, easy cabbage salad, gluten free bacon cabbage salad
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Chandice Probst
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz. package of nitrate-free, gluten-free bacon (I like Beelers)
  • 1 head purple cabbage chopped into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts chopped
  • 3 tablespoons gluten-free balsamic vinegar
  • Real Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pan cook bacon until crisp
  • Transfer bacon to a plate to cool
  • Remove HALF, only HALF of the bacon grease from the pan
  • Add cabbage to the bacon grease and cook until slightly tender (It should still be a bright purple. If you overcook it you will lose the vibrant color and be left with a purple cabbage)
  • Add balsamic vinegar, chopped bacon and as many walnuts as you prefer and toss lightly
  • Transfer to a serving plate and top with Feta cheese and Real Salt to taste

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Notes

Pro tip: Make sure you cook the cabbage uncovered to prevent it from getting too soggy. Allowing the cabbage to cook uncovered allows moisture to escape, keeping it the yummy texture we're looking for.
Do you wash red cabbage?
Yes you should wash red cabbage even though the outer layer isn't going to be eaten. Remove the outer layer, slice into pieces, then wash the pieces in a strainer. Make sure your cabbage is dried before cooking.
How do you know when red cabbage is cooked?
For this salad recipe, you'll know when the cabbage is cooked because it's slightly tender but still has it's vibrant purple color. This should take 6-9 minutes cooked on medium high heat.
Can you reheat cooked red cabbage?
Yes you can reheat this red cabbage by warming up in the microwave or cooking on the skillet again. Cooking on the skillet will give it a fresh taste but the microwave is easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 39.8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.8mg