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    Charred Cabbage Salad

    Jun 30, 2017 · 5 Comments

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    This Keto Charred Cabbage Salad is a delicious low-carb side dish that's perfect for grilling season!

    Charred Cabbage Salad in skillet

    Sometimes you need a quick dinner, one that’s simple and quick, but all too many times those can be boring. That’s why we try and keep an over-the-top ridiculous side in the refrigerator for those times, just to liven things ups a bit. This Keto Charred Cabbage Salad is our go-to side dish lately.

    Cabbage has so much to offer nutritionally, but we think it gets overlooked in the produce aisle.  This is especially true for green cabbage, in part because it’s light in color and research has shown us dark leafy greens are more nutrient-dense (think iceberg lettuce vs spinach).

    Cabbage, however, is remarkably nutrient-dense. It is absolutely packed with fiber which makes it worth its weight in gold if your version of the keto diet contains a lot of meat and cheese. Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your personal tastes as well, you can substitute red cabbage instead of green cabbage for more vitamin A, or use more or fewer jalapeños (or serranos!) depending on your spice tolerance.

    This particular recipe is inspired by a grilled potato salad we used to make all the time.  We daresay the cabbage version is even tastier, plus it's completely keto!

    Ingredients You'll Need:

    • cabbage - you can use green or red
    • green onions
    • bacon - omit if plant-based or use tempeh bacon!
    • jalapeños - serranos are also great
    • whole-grain mustard
    • olive oil
    • lemon juice - only use fresh!

    How to store the Keto Charred Cabbage Salad:

    This recipe makes 6 servings, so if you have leftovers some of the fat will solidify in the fridge.  It’s probably personal preference, but you may want to toss it back in the skillet and warm it up. It’s tasty either way so feel free to eat it warm or cold.

    Check out these other resources to read more about the awesome nutritional benefits of cabbage:

    • 9 Surprising Health Benefits of Cabbage
    • What Are the Health Benefits of Red Cabbage Vs. Green Cabbage?
    Charred Cabbage Salad in skillet
    Charred Cabbage Salad in skillet

    Charred Cabbage Salad

    This Charred Cabbage Salad is packed full of fibrous cabbage, smoky bacon, grilled green onions, and spicy jalapeños, all topped off with a tangy mustard dressing.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy, keto, low carb
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 199kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ large head of cabbage about 1.5 lbs
    • 6 slices bacon omit if plant-based or use tempeh bacon
    • 1 bunch green onions
    • 2 jalapeños sliced
    • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons avocado oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Start by cooking the bacon until crispy in a large cast iron skillet, reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat.
    • Heat a large cast iron grill pan over high heat. Toss the green onions and cabbage steaks with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill 4-5 per side until charred on both sides.
    • In a small jar shake together the mustard, remaining olive oil, and lemon juice. Pour over the cabbage salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Charred Cabbage Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 199 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 217mg9%
    Potassium 284mg8%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 278IU6%
    Vitamin C 50mg61%
    Calcium 57mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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    1. Mary Morales says

      September 30, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      I'm loving your blog! I'm also a huge cabbage afficionado, it's a big part of my keto life. On this recipe, I'm just wondering how you are cutting the cabbage...the direction mention grilling the cabbage in steak form, but the picture doesn't look like "steaks" to me...are you just chopping it after the grilling? I only have one 16" cast iron skillet...do you think I could just "grill" my cabbage in the reserved bacon fat in the same skillet that I cooked the bacon...maybe in batches? Thanks for your blog!

      Reply
      • Alex Lester says

        October 10, 2017 at 7:08 pm

        Thanks! I grilled the cabbage as steaks, cut into the thick slices. Once it wilts it sort of just falls apart into smaller pieces. Make sense?

        Reply
    2. Megan says

      September 17, 2019 at 12:37 am

      I stumbled upon this recipe a few days ago and knew I would have to make it! Spicy cabbage??? Sign me up!! I absolutely loved how it turned out! I would never have thought to combine these ingredients. I will definitely be making this many times again! Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    3. Sunny Walker says

      September 23, 2019 at 10:53 pm

      Sounds amazing, AND I wonder what I was supposed to do with the reserved bacon fat (2 T) and the jalapeños...I assume slide the peppers and add them and the bacon to the cabbage before tossing. Maybe you meant to use the 2T bacon fat instead of the 2 T olive oil? Just wondering.

      Reply
    4. Lynnah says

      June 26, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      Just wondering what to do about the 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat?

      Reply

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