Description
Warm bacon and cabbage salad is a delightful combination of crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and a zesty dressing that creates a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This versatile salad can serve as a side or main course, making it ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 cups chopped green or red cabbage
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, retaining some fat in the skillet.
- Add sliced red onions to the skillet with reserved fat and sauté until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped cabbage and cook until wilted but still crisp (5-7 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Crumble the cooked bacon back into the skillet with cabbage and onions. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm on plates or in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg