Creamy Red Cabbage Slaw with Bacon Salad Recipe
Our Red Cabbage Salad with Creamy Dressing is a symphony of colors and textures, bringing together the robust crunch of kale and red cabbage with the delightful sweetness of dried cranberries and the smoky richness of bacon bits. Topped with wholesome sunflower seeds, this salad offers a tantalizing medley of tastes that is both satisfying and nutritious. Dressed in a creamy dressing that enhances every bite, this salad is a testament to the beauty of simple, wholesome ingredients coming together to create something truly extraordinary.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- ½ Head Green Cabbage (shredded)
- ½ Head Red Cabbage (shredded)
- 2 Carrots (grated)
- 2 Cups Kale (chopped and ribs removed)
- ½ Cup Bacon (fried crispy and crumbled)
- ½ Cup Dried Cranberries
- ½ Cup Sunflower Seeds
Creamy Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Cup Apple Juice
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, chopped kale, crispy crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Toss gently to mix evenly.
- Make the Creamy Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
- Massage the Salad: Use your hands to gently massage the dressing into the kale and red cabbage until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. This step is important to tenderize the kale making it more palatable to consume.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the kale to soften.
- Serve and Enjoy:: Once chilled, serve the Red Cabbage and Kale Salad with Creamy Dressing as a refreshing side dish or a main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 6520IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg