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Red cabbage salad with pomegranate – fresh Christmas spirit on the plate
Side Dish

Red cabbage salad with pomegranate – fresh Christmas spirit on the plate

A fresh, crisp and festive red cabbage salad with pomegranate, orange and a light crunch. A calm, colourful Christmas side that brings freshness to the plate in mid-December.

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20 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Salad

    • 14.1 oz Red cabbage, finely shredded
    • 1 stk Pomegranate
    • 1 stk Orange, in small pieces
    • 1 håndfuld Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
    • 1.8 oz Chopped roasted nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)

  • Dressing

    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    • 2 tbsp Orange juice
    • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
    • 1 tsp Honey
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Shred and soften the red cabbage

    1. Shred the red cabbage as finely as possible with a sharp knife or mandoline.
    2. Place the cabbage in a large bowl.
    3. Sprinkle 1 small pinch of salt over (from the 0.5 tsp) and massage the cabbage for 30–60 seconds until it becomes shinier and slightly softer.
    7 min
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  2. 2

    Prepare fruit, herbs and nuts

    1. Cut the orange into small bite-sized pieces and save some of the juice for the dressing.
    2. Remove the pomegranate seeds (tip: do it in a bowl so the juice does not splatter).
    3. Finely chop the parsley or mint.
    4. Roughly chop the roasted nuts if they are not already chopped.
    6 min
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  3. 3

    Whisk the dressing

    1. Place olive oil, orange juice, vinegar and honey in a small bowl.
    2. Add the remaining salt and pepper.
    3. Whisk for 20–30 seconds until the dressing comes together and is lightly creamy.
    3 min
    Bowl
  4. 4

    Toss the salad together

    1. Pour the dressing over the red cabbage.
    2. Toss for 1 minute until the cabbage is evenly coated.
    3. Fold in the orange pieces, pomegranate seeds and herbs.
    3 min
    Bowl
  5. 5

    Top and serve

    1. Arrange the salad on a platter or in a bowl.
    2. Sprinkle nuts over just before serving.
    3. Taste and adjust: a little extra salt or a few drops of vinegar if you want more freshness.
    1 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

110kcal

Protein

2g

Fat

5g

Carbs

14g

Serving Size

150g

Dietary

Allergens

Nødder

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve as a fresh counterpoint to Christmas food
  • • Top with extra pomegranate seeds for colour
  • • Add a little mint for a more aromatic version

Drink Pairings

  • • Juice: Freshly pressed orange juice

Side Pairings

  • • Christmas duck
  • • Roast pork

Dessert Pairings

  • • Risalamande

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Add nuts just before serving.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: The salad is not suitable for freezing.

Reheating

  • • Other: The salad is not reheated; serve it cold or at room temperature.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Shred the cabbage extra finely
  • • if you want a more elegant salad.
  • • Seed the pomegranate in water to avoid red splatters all over the kitchen.

Cooking

  • • Lightly toast the nuts for deeper flavour.
  • • Massage the cabbage lightly
  • • if you want a softer texture.

Serving

  • • Serve ice-cold for extra crispness.
  • • Add a few mint leaves for a fresh touch.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a little finely grated orange zest for more Christmas spirit
  • Use pomegranate syrup in the dressing for sweetness
  • Add dried cranberries

Health

  • Replace honey with a little maple syrup
  • Use less oil for a lighter dressing
  • Add more fresh herbs

Method

  • Massage the cabbage for 1 minute with a little salt for a softer salad
  • Let the salad rest for 30 minutes before serving
  • Serve ice-cold for extra crispness

Toppings

  • Roasted pecans
  • Sesame seeds or nigella seeds
  • A drizzle of pomegranate syrup

Author

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad, rolige opskrifter og sæsonens smag.

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad, rolige opskrifter og sæsonens smag.