Danish Wilted Cabbage Salad with Bacon
Experience the comforting flavors of Scandinavia with this Danish Wilted Cabbage Salad with Bacon, a warm, savory side dish that combines simple ingredients with bold tastes. Crisp green cabbage is quickly sautéed in a tangy-sweet dressing made from apple cider vinegar, sugar, and smoky bacon drippings, creating the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness. Crumbled pieces of crispy bacon add a savory, mouthwatering finish, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a hearty addition to special occasions. Serve it warm and watch it steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (medium) Green cabbage
- 6 slices Bacon
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Remove any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Then, thinly slice the cabbage into shreds.
Place the shredded cabbage into a large bowl and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess grease, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Stir well until the sugar dissolves, and let the mixture simmer for about 1 minute.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shredded cabbage to the skillet. Toss the cabbage in the warm dressing until it begins to wilt, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the cabbage; it should retain some crunch.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crumbled bacon.
Transfer the wilted cabbage salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3337 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1899 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
