RED CABBAGE SALAD WITH WARM PANCETTA-BALSAMIC DRESSING

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Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Pancetta-Balsamic Dressing image

Currants soak up balsamic dressing before being added to pancetta for a quick vinaigrette for dressing red cabbage.

Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Salad     Side     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dried Fruit     Bacon     Almond     Winter     Healthy     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup dried currants
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (from about 1/2 medium head)
1 3-ounce package thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon), finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

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.

Rowaid jan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a summer cookout or picnic.


the crazy boy
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I usually make a double batch because it goes so fast.


George Florin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover red cabbage. I usually have some left over after making coleslaw, and this is a great way to use it up.


Araz Zaxoy
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I'm not a fan of balsamic vinegar, but I really liked the dressing in this salad. It was sweet and tangy, but not overpowering.


Lisa Manuella
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the red cabbage, pancetta, and walnuts.


Vidhal Kumar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I usually make a double batch because it goes so fast.


Winston Marais
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The red cabbage is crisp and refreshing, the pancetta is salty and savory, and the balsamic dressing is sweet and tangy. It's a perfect salad for a summer cookout.


Shabbirlhan Mrshabbir
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Usmankoko Usmankoko
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I'm not a huge fan of red cabbage, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the cabbage.


Asande Ndlovu
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the red cabbage, pancetta, and walnuts. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Shazad Noor
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a summer cookout or picnic.


Oisin Beckett
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I usually make a double batch because it goes so fast.


Bbishal Pandey
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I'm not a fan of balsamic vinegar, but I really liked the dressing in this salad. It was sweet and tangy, but not overpowering.


Hussnain Rajpoot
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the red cabbage, pancetta, and walnuts.


Maggey Hicks
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover red cabbage. I usually have some left over after making coleslaw, and this is a great way to use it up.


Bruno Mafra
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I'm not a huge fan of red cabbage, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and really brings out the flavor of the cabbage.


Khalid Elmir
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Hafiz Marwan
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The red cabbage is crisp and refreshing, the pancetta is salty and savory, and the balsamic dressing is sweet and tangy. It's a perfect salad for a summer cookout.


Alessandro Fata
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This red cabbage salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The warm pancetta and balsamic dressing added a delicious sweet and savory flavor to the cabbage, and the crunchy walnuts added a nice textural contrast. I'll definitely be making this salad a