Roasted Cabbage Salad
Cabbage is often overlooked as a salad ingredient, but when you roast it, its flavors transform into something truly special. This Roasted Cabbage Salad is a delicious twist on the traditional salad, featuring caramelized cabbage wedges, a medley of fresh ingredients, and a zesty vinaigrette. It's a fantastic way to enjoy the hearty and humble cabbage in a new and exciting way. Let's dive into this recipe and discover how to create a mouthwatering dish that will surprise your taste buds.
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- For the Roasted Cabbage:
- 1 medium green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Salad:
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it into 8 equal wedges. Place the cabbage wedges on a baking sheet, brush them with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the cabbage: Roast the cabbage in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown. Make sure to flip them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: While the cabbage is roasting, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set the vinaigrette aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large serving platter, arrange the roasted cabbage wedges. Sprinkle the sliced red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, feta cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds on top of the cabbage.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad. Ensure that each ingredient is nicely coated with the dressing.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve your Roasted Cabbage Salad as a delicious and satisfying side dish or even as a light main course. The combination of the caramelized cabbage, fresh vegetables, and flavorful vinaigrette creates a symphony of tastes and textures that will surely impress your family and guests.
Notes
This Roasted Cabbage Salad is not only a visual delight with its vibrant colors but also a culinary masterpiece with its rich, roasted flavors and the perfect balance of sweet and savory in the vinaigrette. Give it a try, and you'll discover a newfound appreciation for the humble cabbage in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy!