Warm Bacon and Cabbage Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Warm Bacon and Cabbage Salad, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines crispy, thick-cut bacon with tender sautéed cabbage and sweet red onion, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Infused with Dijon mustard and honey for a perfect balance of savory and sweet, this quick and easy recipe is made entirely in one skillet, maximizing both flavor and convenience. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this warm salad is ideal as a satisfying side dish or a light main course. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a delicious blend of smoky, crunchy, and tangy that will have you reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 small head green cabbage
• 1 medium red onion
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and finely shred it. Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until it becomes crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.

Step 4

Add the sliced red onion to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage begins to wilt but still retains some crunch, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 6

While the cabbage cooks, prepare the dressing in a small bowl. Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Return the crispy bacon to the skillet with the cabbage and onion. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss everything to combine evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the dressing through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve the warm bacon and cabbage salad immediately, either on its own or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(663.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	832.3

Total Fat 66.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 2770.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 17.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.3mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1046.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.2%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 19.3%