Charred Cabbage Salad

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

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

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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