Loaded Cabbage Salad

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This loaded cabbage salad features crisp chopped green cabbage tossed in a creamy dressing flavored with smoky bacon. We use bacon fat from the skillet to pump up the savory flavor in the dressing, but you can swap it out for oil if you prefer. While green cabbage holds up well in chopped salads, red cabbage or even napa cabbage can be used in its place.

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Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Published on May 16, 2024
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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Loaded Cabbage Salad
Photo:

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free High-Protein Gluten-Free No Added Sugar
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the ingredients to make the Loaded Cabbage Salad

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 4 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • Pinch of salt

  • 3 cups chopped green cabbage

  • 1 cup shredded carrot

  • 3 scallions, sliced

  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat; discard the rest. Chop the bacon when cool enough to handle.

    a photo of the bacon being chopped up on a cutting board

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell

  2. Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper, salt and the reserved bacon fat together in a large bowl. Add cabbage, carrot and scallions; toss to coat. Stir in cheese and the chopped bacon.

    a photo of the salad ingredients mixed together

    Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Sue Mitchell

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
17g Fat
6g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g 15%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Vitamin A 237µg
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 32µg
Vitamin K 57µg
Sodium 292mg 13%
Calcium 174mg 13%
Iron 0mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 4%
Potassium 208mg 4%
Zinc 1mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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