crimson salad-annette's

Lincoln, NE
Updated on Jan 6, 2012

I love anything with vinegar, onion and a crunch. It's all about textures. Not to mention it's beautiful. I also love sweet, salty and savory together. I wish every meal could have a combination of all three. Oh wait, I guess they could if I cooked that way all the time. This salad is great along side just about any meat. It's especially great in the summer when you don't want to mess with mayo in the heat. We love it with burgers and grilled chicken. Recipe is my own.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 6 side dish servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar or splenda
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dry red wine (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • - (1/2 medium head)
  • 6 ounces dried cranberries
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
  • - pecans pieces or pistachios

How To Make crimson salad-annette's

  • Step 1
    For vinaigrette: In screw-top jar, combine oil, sugar, vinegar, wine (if you like), salt, pepper and mustard. Cover and shake well.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, cranberries, nuts and onion. Pour the vinaigrette over cabbage mixture, toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. The longer you chill, the more time the flavors have to marry. Enjoy!

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