Spinach Dip In Red Cabbage Recipes

EASTER CRUDITES BASKET WITH SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• For the spinach dip: Mix together the spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, carrots, garlic, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Chill for at least 2 hours.
• For the veggies: Bring a large pot of water to a boil; prepare an ice water bath. Blanch the asparagus briefly in the boiling water, until bright green but still crisp. Transfer to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and blot dry with paper towels.
• Fill the bottom of the Easter basket with the kale and arrange the asparagus, carrots, celery, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, green onions and jicama on top of it, leaving a space in the center for the dip.
• Put the dip in the hollowed-out cabbage and place in the center of the Easter crudite basket!

SPINACH DIP IN RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Gently peel back outer leaves of cabbage. Slice 1/2 in. from bottom of cabbage so it sits flat. Cut a 3-in. circle in the top of the cabbage; hollow out a third of the cabbage to form a bowl (save removed cabbage for another use)., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, onions, parsley, lemon juice and dill. Spoon into cabbage bowl just before serving. Serve with vegetables.

SPINACH & RED CABBAGE SALAD WITH ORANGE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a pint jar with a tight lid, combine orange juice, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well.
• Prepare vegetables as noted.
• On a large serving platter, arrange thinly sliced red cabbage in the center of the platter.
• Arrange spinach around the cabbage.
• Sprinkle sliced onion over the cabbage and spinach.
• Drizzle about 1/3 of the dressing over salad.
• Serve remaining dressing with the salad as desired.

SAUTEED RED CABBAGE WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Lightly coat a saute pan with nonstick spray and place over medium-high heat. Add red cabbage and saute, stirring frequently, until it begins to wilt, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook until mushrooms begin to caramelize, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add spinach and sage; cook until leaves are vibrant green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in green onions and serve.

RED CABBAGE AND WARM SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Make vinaigrette:
• Mash garlic with salt to a paste. Whisk together garlic paste, mustard, honey, and vinegar, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Make salad:
• Toast pine nuts in a dry large heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add pancetta and cook until browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage, tossing to combine, and cook, covered, until wilted and just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add spinach, stirring gently until it just begins to wilt. Remove pan from heat. Add vinaigrette and toss.
• Serve immediately.

SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Squeeze the water out of the spinach, and place the spinach into a mixing bowl. Stir in the onion, garlic, vegetables, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Let the dip stand at room temp for 1/2 hour for the flavors to mix, and stir again before serving. This dip keeps well in the fridge, covered, for up to 1 week.

SPINACH AND CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes to blend flavors.