Best 6 Red Cabbage Salad With Spicy Grilled Chicken And Pepitas Recipes

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Red cabbage salad with spicy grilled chicken and pepitas is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the crunch of red cabbage, the savory warmth of grilled chicken, and the nutty crunch of pepitas. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with a range of textures and flavors. Whether you serve it as a main course or a refreshing side dish, this recipe will surely impress your taste buds and become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Let's dive into the ingredients and steps to create this tantalizing dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RED CABBAGE AND GRAPE SALAD



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Grapes make a great addition to this salad making it both sweet and savory. Don't forget to let this sit for at least 20 minutes before serving to help marry all the flavors and also soften the cabbage slightly. Recipe developed by Food Network Kitchen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar with1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon each chopped thyme and kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. Add 1/2 small head shredded red cabbage, 1 1/2 cups halved seedless grapes, 1/4 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at least 20 minutes before serving.

RED CABBAGE SALAD WITH SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN AND PEPITAS



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Red Cabbage Salad with Spicy Grilled Chicken and Pepitas is a fresh take on a Southwestern dish. It gets its crunch from pumpkin seeds and cabbage. Pro tip: Use the tortillas to make a wrap or serve them on the side.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup pepitas (green hulled pumpkin seeds)
2 ears corn, husked
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt
1 pound chicken cutlets
4 whole-wheat tortillas (7 inches)
3 ounces baby spinach (4 cups)
1/2 small red cabbage, shredded
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), plus lime wedges for serving
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon safflower oil
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Toast pepitas in a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and starting to pop, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Slice kernels off corncobs. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Cook corn, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Stir in onion. Combine spices and 1 teaspoon salt; stir 1 teaspoon into corn. Season chicken evenly on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons spice mixture.
  • Working in batches, grill cutlets, 2 at a time, in a grill pan over medium-high heat, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip; reduce heat to medium. Grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes; remove from pan, and slice.
  • Toast whole-wheat tortillas, 1 at a time, in grill pan, about 15 seconds per side.
  • Toss spinach and cabbage with corn mixture. Toss in pepitas, lime juice, and oil. Divide among 4 plates. Serve with chicken, tortillas, yogurt, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 g, Cholesterol 67 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 602 g

THE BEST RED CABBAGE SALAD



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This red cabbage salad is perfect for potlucks!

Provided by The Sea Salt

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup white sugar
4 tablespoons grated yellow onion
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 large head red cabbage, thinly sliced
⅓ cup cider vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup slivered toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, onion, and celery salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 1 hour.
  • Add cabbage to the marinade and stir to combine. Pour in vinegar and oil and mix well. Season with black pepper; top with blue cheese and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 832.4 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

GRILLED CHICKEN CABBAGE SALAD



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This is one of my go-to summer salads. It's great with almost any grilled meat and fruit you have on hand. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups finely chopped cabbage
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium nectarines, sliced
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cool. , Cut chicken into thin strips. In a 4-qt. glass salad bowl, layer the cabbage, red pepper, celery, chicken and nectarines. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, orange juice, orange zest, garlic and salt. Spoon over salad. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

RED CABBAGE SALAD WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE IN SPICY SESAME-LIME DR



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This dish sounds absolutely delicious I can't wait to try this with some grilled chicken. While I did not see a picture of this dish -- I'd be willing to bet the presentation is beautiful. You could easily make this on a stove-top grill pan vs. the outdoor grill.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 medium limes)
1/4 cup sesame oil
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
9 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 medium pineapple, peeled and sliced into rounds about 1 inch thick - 8 rounds
1 medium head red cabbage, cored and cut into thin strips
1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded (about 2 medium carrots)
1 bunch scallion (white and green parts trimmed and thinly sliced)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well, Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over very low heat. Add the brown sugar, stir well to combine, and remove from heat. Grill the pineapple rounds over medium-high heat until nicely browned, 2-3 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, brush the top sides liberally with the butter-sugar glaze. Remove from the grill and cut each round into eighths.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pineapple with the cabbage, carrots, and scallions. Stir the dressing well, add just enough to moisten the ingredients (you will have some dressing left over), toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.1, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 108.9, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 30.8, Protein 3

RUBY'S SPICY RED SALAD



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This is a crunchy vegi salad inspired by Trishie's Chinese-Style Salad Dressing.

Provided by souplover Sue

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded red cabbage
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 cup sliced sugar snap peas
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno pepper, finely minced
5 radishes, diced
5 strawberries, diced
1 tablespoon crushed ramen noodles
1 tablespoon slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Combine the red cabbage, red onions, red peppers, sugar snap peas, green onions, jalapeno peppers, and radishes in a large bowl. Toss well. Sprinkle the strawberries, ramen noodles, and almonds on top of the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 20.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use a pre-made rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken breasts.
  • If you don't have pepitas, you can substitute sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chicken up to 2 days in advance. Store them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, toss the cabbage, chicken, and dressing together. Top with pepitas and serve.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the chicken and add extra roasted vegetables, such as broccoli, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.

Conclusion:

This red cabbage salad with spicy grilled chicken and pepitas is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The red cabbage is crunchy and flavorful, the chicken is juicy and tender, and the pepitas add a nice nutty crunch. The dressing is tangy and slightly sweet, and it perfectly complements the other flavors in the salad. This salad is sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

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