Red Cabbage Salad With Smoked Cheese Recipes

MANGO AND RED CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Place the cabbage in a large bowl and toss it with the salt, using your hands to press down firmly on the cabbage to encourage the cabbage to release some of its moisture and better absorb the salt. Transfer the cabbage to a colander and let it sit for 20 minutes to drain.
• Using paper towels or a kitchen towel, squeeze as much liquid as possible from the cabbage and place it in a clean, large bowl. Toss with the mangoes, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar and sugar. Let the coleslaw sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

RED CABBAGE SALAD WITH SMOKED CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the cabbage into a large bowl and toss in the sliced onion, green pepper and poppy seeds. Season to taste then mix in the oil.
• Cut the cheese into small cubes and mix lightly in the bowl.
• Line a platter with salad leaves and pile on the cabbage salad. Add croutons if desired.

RED CABBAGE SALAD WITH WARM PANCETTA-BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Place currants in small bowl. Heat vinegar in saucepan over medium heat until hot (do not boil). Pour vinegar over currants; let soak until currants soften, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place cabbage in large bowl; set aside. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium- high heat. Add pancetta; sauté until brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add shallot to pancetta and drippings in skillet; sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in currant- vinegar mixture and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Pour pancetta mixture over cabbage and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Add almonds and parsley; toss to blend.

KIELBASA OR SMOKED SAUSAGE CABBAGE SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Saute the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until lightly brown; drain on paper towels, and let cool (of coarse, this may be done a day ahead if desired).
• Place the sauted sausage, cabbage, cucumber and radishes in a large bowl; toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard, horseradish, dill weed, garlic powder, salt (add a small amount of salt, as the feta is salty!) and pepper; stir to blend.
• Stir in the crumbled feta; mix well.
• Pour the dressing over the sausage/veggie mixture, and stir slightly until well mixed.
• Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
• When ready to serve, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

CABBAGE SALAD WITH RED GRAPES

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette by combining the oil, vinegar and honey. Add salt and pepper.In a bowl, put the sliced cabbage and mix in the grapes and parsley.Pour in the vinaigrette and set aside in a cool place.