Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Pancetta-Balsamic Dressing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Pancetta-Balsamic Dressing
50 min.
6
203kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your salad game? This Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Pancetta-Balsamic Dressing is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for serving as a side dish, an antipasti platter, or even as a satisfying snack, this vibrant salad brings a burst of color and health to any meal. With its gluten-free and dairy-free features, it's an excellent option for those with dietary restrictions while still catering to the flavor-loving crowd.

The star of this recipe is the red cabbage, which is not only visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect base for a healthy salad. Paired with the crispy pancetta, which adds a savory, umami punch, and the sweetness of dried currants, this dish offers a delightful contrast that keeps you coming back for more. Drizzled with a warm, tangy balsamic dressing, the flavors marry beautifully, creating a dish that's both nourishing and indulgent.

With just 50 minutes of prep and cooking time, this salad is an inviting option for gatherings or a refreshing addition to your weekday meals. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to impress yourself with a culinary creation, this Red Cabbage Salad is sure to be a showstopper on your table. So grab your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • ounce pancetta italian thinly sliced finely chopped ( bacon)
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • cups cabbage red thinly sliced (from)
  • tablespoon shallots finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup almonds whole toasted coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories203kcal
Protein11.15%
Fat59.37%
Carbs29.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.83
Glycemic Load
3.47
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.450869394385%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
187.04mg
Delphinidin
0.09mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
5.44mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.55mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:202.86kcal
10.14%
Fat:14.08g
21.67%
Saturated Fat:2.69g
16.79%
Carbohydrates:15.74g
5.25%
Net Carbohydrates:11.98g
4.36%
Sugar:9.01g
10.01%
Cholesterol:9.36mg
3.12%
Sodium:124.05mg
5.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.95g
11.9%
Vitamin K:76.61µg
72.97%
Vitamin C:54.47mg
66.02%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.88%
Vitamin A:1213.65IU
24.27%
Vitamin E:3.57mg
23.81%
Fiber:3.76g
15.03%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.29%
Magnesium:52.84mg
13.21%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.94%
Potassium:406.71mg
11.62%
Phosphorus:114.34mg
11.43%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.88%
Iron:1.57mg
8.73%
Copper:0.17mg
8.45%
Calcium:84.34mg
8.43%
Vitamin B3:1.51mg
7.53%
Folate:26.23µg
6.56%
Selenium:3.94µg
5.62%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.31%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.83%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.18%
Source:Epicurious