Orange Cabbage Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY CABBAGE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ORANGE GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• For the salad: Remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat with a fork. Toss in a large bowl along with the scallions, red pepper, cabbage, lettuce, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, cilantro, peanuts and chow mein noodles. With a sharp knife, cut the peel from one of the oranges, then cut the segments away from the membranes. Coarsely chop the segments, then add them to the bowl. Slice the other orange in half and squeeze over a small bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
• Make the dressing: Whisk together the reserved orange juice, hoisin sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified and thick; season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, then season with salt and pepper. Toss and serve.

CABBAGE SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND FIG-DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine mustard, figs, raspberry vinegar, avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or small food processor and pulse a few times at first. Run for about 1 minute until dressing is well blended and set aside.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and crumble.
• Combine shredded cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges in a large bowl. Gently toss with the dressing and garnish with crumbled bacon.
• Gently toss with the dressing, garnish with crumbled bacon, and serve.

CABBAGE ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the cabbage as thinly as possible.
• Place cabbage in a large bowl, add the orange segments.
• Toss with olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice then sprinkle with a dash of chili powder.
• Serve.

ORANGE CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Finely grate approximately 3/4 teaspoon of peel from 1 of the oranges. Set orange and peel aside.
• Halve a second orange. Squeeze one half to get 2 tablespoons of juice. Set juice aside and discard the 1/2 orange shell.
• Peel the remaining 2 1/2 oranges and separate into segments. Cut into evenly sized chunks.
• In a large bowl, combine orange pieces, onion rings, shredded cabbage and cilantro.
• FOR DRESSING:
• Combine the oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, reserved orange peel and orange juice in a screw-top jar.
• Cover jar and shake well.
• Pour all of the dressing into the salad, stirring to coat well.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
• Prior to serving, drain excess dressing if desired.

CRABBY ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the crabmeat and oranges. Cover and chill.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, mayonnaise, whipped cream and sugar. Serve over the chilled crab mixture.

CABBAGE AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Put the cabbage in a large bowl. With a sharp knife, cut both ends off the oranges, and cut away the rind and the white pith. Cut the oranges into bite-size pieces and put in the bowl with the cabbage along with the onions, cilantro, and avocado. Add the dressing and toss gently to coat the salad. Serve cold. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.