Festive Cabbage Salad Food

FESTIVE CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove any of the outer discolored or tough leaves from the cabbage.
• Trim the base of the cabbage head so that the cabbage will stand upright then cut about a quarter off the top.
• Mix together well the dressing ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a sharp knife, scoop out the inside of the cabbage leaving about 1/4 inch for the shell. Set aside.
• Shred the remaining cabbage finely. Put the shredded cabbage into a large bowl along with the bell pepper, pineapple, orange segments, green onions, celery and leaves, nuts and beans.
• Carefully fold in the dressing with the cabbage mixture.
• Put the salad mixture into the prepared cabbage shell and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
• Cover and chill for 1 hour.

FESTIVE RED SALAD

Steps:

• Quarter the cabbage, then cut out the white core at the bottom and discard. Finely shred the cabbage and tip into a large mixing bowl with the onions, apples, beetroot and walnuts. Finely grate over the zest from the oranges.
• Cut a little from the top and bottom of each orange, so they sit flat on your work surface. Use a small, serrated knife to cut away the peel and pith in strips down the orange. Holding each orange over a bowl, cut away the segments, letting them and any juice drop into the bowl. Squeeze any juice left in the membranes into the bowl, too. Fish out the segments, roughly chop and add to the salad.
• Whisk the red wine vinegar, redcurrant jelly, honey and oil into the orange juice with some seasoning, then stir into the salad. Will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge.

CHRISTMAS COLESLAW

Steps:

• Combine cabbages, cranberries and onions in a large bowl.
• Whisk together oil, juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro.
• Pour over cabbage mixture and toss.
• Refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

FESTIVE RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish, add the onions and cook on a medium heat for 8-10 mins, then add the star anise and cinnamon stick.
• Pour in the wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced. Add the cabbage, sugar and apples, and stir well. Season well, cover and simmer on a low heat for 3 hrs, stirring every now and again.
• Once the cabbage is tender, check the seasoning. Serve in a bowl with the star anise and cinnamon stick on top. Can be made 1-2 days in advance or frozen for up to 4 months - simply reheat on the hob before serving.

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, zest and juice of the lime, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil. Season with salt; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, toss together the cabbage, pepper slices, scallions, daikon, snow peas, and chives. Pour the dressing over the slaw, toss to combine, and serve.