Helens Cabbage Salad Food

HERBY CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Stir together the oil, vinegar, mustard, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large salad bowl. Add the cabbage, parsley, chives, oregano and thyme and toss to coat. Let stand at least 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN CABBAGE SALAD (NO MAYO COLESLAW)

Steps:

• Make the mustard vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and spices.
• Make the salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, onions, red bell pepper, radishes, parsley and dill. Season with salt. Add the sumac. Add the toasted almonds. Toss gently to combine.
• Pour the vinaigrette all over and toss to combine.
• If you have the time, give the salad 30 minutes to 1 hour for the flavors to meld.

HELEN'S SALAD

Steps:

• Open cans of green beans, peas, and carrots and pour vegetables into a large strainer in the sink. Let vegetables drain for at least an hour, shaking strainer every so often to get rid of water.
• When drained, put vegetables into a large bowl that has a lid that seals.
• Slice onion into thin slices and then cut the slices in half or fourths. Put cut onion on vegetables.
• In a small pan, heat to dissolve: sugar, oil and vinegar. Be careful to not breathe in the fumes as this mixture heats. I usually just bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.Marinade should be clear not cloudy. Remove pan from burner and let mixture cool to just warm.
• Pour cooled marinade over vegetables and carefully stir so vegetables don't get mushy. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Next day drain salad in strainer in the sink for at least an hour. Pour salad back in bowl and add diced celery and green pepper. Add 3 tbsp Miracle Whip and gently stir to mix well. If it isn't creamy enough add up to 3 more tbsp Miracle Whip.
• Salad is ready to serve and will keep for up to a week.

CRUNCHY CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare all the ingredients for the salad and mix them in a large bowl.
• Put all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl. Season and whisk until slightly thickened. Pour over the salad and toss until evenly coated.

SUMMER CORN AND CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Carefully add fresh ears of corn; return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until corn is tender (Or, cook the frozen corn according to package directions.) Drain corn well. When fresh corn is cool enough to handle, cut off corn kernels. Hold an ear of corn at an angle so that one end rests on cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut down across tips of kernels toward board. Repeat with remaining ears.
• In a large bowl, combine the corn, cabbage, sweet pepper, and celery. To prepare the dressing, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cover; shake well. Pour dressing over corn mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. To serve, spoon the salad onto leaf lettuce, if desired.

SWEET CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.
• Combine sugar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• Pour vinegar mixture over cabbage mixture, tossing gently to combine. Cover; chill 1 hour.