Italian Cabbage Salad Food

ITALIAN CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat a large heavy bottom skillet over medium heat and add a good lug of olive oil.
• Add the sliced onions and a pinch of sea salt. As the onion starts to soften and release its water content turn up the heat so the liquid evaporates and the onion starts to get some color.
• Pan fry the onions until nicely golden with crispy edges. Stir in the chili flakes if using. Add 1 tablespoon of the fennel seeds and toast with the onion until fragrant.
• Stir in the smoked paprika and tomato paste and cook for a few minutes until the sugars begin to caramelize.
• Add the shredded cabbage, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper then mix everything well, scraping any brown bits from the bottom.
• Stir in the liquid smoke if using and cook down the cabbage until wilted and softened and the sugars start to caramelize again on the bottom. You want little golden bits only so be careful not to burn it.
• Push the mixture to the side and add a light drop of olive oil to toast the remaining fennel seeds and infuse a new layer of flavor into your dish.
• Stir in the cannellini beans and toss to coat well. Cook only until warmed through. Adjust seasonings and serve with fresh parsley or dill, fresh bread or bruschetta.

ITALIAN CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper together until emulsified.
• Toss cabbage and red onion together in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate salad 1 hour before serving.

ITALIAN FENNEL COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, horseradish, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cabbage, scallions, carrots, fennel and parsley; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
• In a small bowl, mix together the basil, marjoram, oregano, parsley, granulated garlic, rosemary, thyme and red pepper flakes. Store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

ITALIAN CABBAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place cabbage in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside., In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the beef, green pepper and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Place half of the cabbage in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of beef mixture. Repeat layers (dish will be full). Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through., Serve immediately or before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

ITALIAN-STYLE CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine red cabbage, parsley and capers in large bowl.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water and garlic in small bowl to blend. Add to cabbage mixture and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared up to 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place sausages in the bottom of a Dutch oven or casserole with a cover.
• Place cabbage over sausage and add water.
• Dot cabbage with butter, cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, celery, mozzarella cheese, olives and tomato. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN SAUSAGES WITH CABBAGE AND ONION

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl put the onions, cabbage and garlic. Set aside.
• In a dutch oven, or other large vessel, put the olive oil. Slice the sausages (hot or mild) into bite-size pieces, adding more if you want more meat.
• Heat the oil over high heat, and when hot, add the sausage pieces and stir-fry until well browned.
• Add the ingredients from the mixing bowl, the salt, pepper, vinegar and water.
• Mix well for 2-3 minutes.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed, add a bit more water.
• When the cabbage is very tender, remove cover and increase heat to evaporate any excess liquid. Check for salt.

GARBAGE SALAD WITH SWEET ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the pancetta: Heat a medium skillet over low-medium heat and add the pancetta in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate in a single layer until ready to top.
• For the sweet Italian vinaigrette: Put the parsley and thyme in a medium bowl and add the vinegar. Let stand for a few minutes, then whisk in some salt and pepper. Whisk in the garlic, oregano, mustard and honey. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Place the iceberg and romaine in a large bowl. Top with the red cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, Gorgonzola and pancetta. Before serving, pour in a healthy amount of dressing and mix well. Top with black pepper if desired.