In the realm of healthy and refreshing side dishes, Cabbage and Green Bean Salad stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This vibrant salad combines the crunch of crisp cabbage, the vibrancy of green beans, the sweetness of carrots, the tanginess of red onion, and the herbaceousness of parsley, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Not only is this salad a delightful accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or tofu, but it also shines as a standalone vegetarian or vegan main course. With variations ranging from a classic vinaigrette dressing to a creamy ranch-style dressing, there's a Cabbage and Green Bean Salad recipe to suit every palate. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the diverse flavors and textures that make this salad a delightful addition to any table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MEDITERRANEAN CABBAGE SALAD (NO MAYO COLESLAW)
You'll love this extra crunchy and bright Mediterranean Cabbage Salad, a no-mayo coleslaw with loads of fresh veggies, herbs, toasted almonds, and a zippy Dijon vinaigrette! This is the perfect make-ahead salad, and it comes together in 20 minutes!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree or Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 4.5 g, Sugar 4.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WARM CABBAGE AND GREEN BEANS
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- To make the spiced butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, and add onion, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cumin, cardamom, oregano, turmeric and basil. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let stand until spices settle, about 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-proof bowl. It may be stored in a tightly covered container for up to 3 weeks.
- To make the cabbage and green beans: Melt 1/2 cup spiced butter in a 12-to-14-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add cabbage and sliced onion, and sauté until the cabbage is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, mustard seeds, nigella seeds, turmeric, berbere, cardamom and ginger. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour 6 cups water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Set aside a bowl of ice water. Add green beans to boiling water, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, plunge beans into ice water until chilled, then drain again.
- Fold green beans into tomatoes and cabbage. Simmer until the beans take on flavors of the spiced sauce, about 10 minutes. Adjust salt to taste. If desired, serve with injera or rice.
GERMAN-STYLE CABBAGE AND BEANS
This is one of my greatest hits for a potluck dish at church suppers. If you use some red cabbage, it will have very festive colors, light pink with green. It looks so pretty. -Winifred Winch, Wetmore, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add the vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper to the drippings. Bring to a boil. , Add cabbage. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beans; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through. Stir in bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CABBAGE AND RED BEAN SALAD
I left the bacon out of this recipe because I didn't have any, and I still really enjoyed this for lunch. Recipe courtesy of the Idaho Press Tribune and Loraine A. Knigge from Nampa, Idaho
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon, drain and reserve 1/4 cup drippings. Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender and remove from heat.
- Stir in mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- In a large bowl, crumble the bacon and add shredded cabbage, celery, and beans.
- Mix well and add mayonnaise mixture. Stir well.
- Serve chilled on crisp greens surrounded by tomato slices or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 603.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 7.5
MOM'S CABBAGE SOUP
On rainy days, I often want comfort food-something to warm my belly and my soul! This very easy cabbage soup recipe is something my mother would make for me on days just like this. Her version has a ham hock, but you can use kielbasa instead, or go no-meat, the way I did.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the soup: Heat the olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent (not browned), about 8 minutes. Add salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes to your desired preference. Then stir in the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes and vegetable stock and bring the entire mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in the cabbage and beans and keep it simmering, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Add more stock or water if you prefer more liquid and taste and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. When finished, sprinkle over and stir in the parsley for color and flavor.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crostini or garlic bread, if desired.
- For the crostini: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil. You can also smear minced garlic over the top, if desired.
- Bake until crunchy and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Take the crostini out of the oven, drizzle the tops with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt over the top.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and crisp vegetables: The fresher the vegetables, the better the salad will taste. Look for cabbages that are heavy for their size and have tightly packed leaves. Green beans should be bright green and snap when you break them.
- Slice the vegetables thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make the salad more enjoyable to eat.
- Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make the salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Some good options include red cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and radishes.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep the vegetables crisp and refreshing.
Conclusion:
Cabbage and green bean salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its crunchy vegetables, tangy dressing, and bright colors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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