recipe
January 17, 2024
Salad Season is always in January for me. I know … it makes no sense to load up on salad at a time when there is not a fresh green leaf in site, but I think it’s a reaction to all the rich food I have eaten over the holidays. Winter salads are fun and require a bit more creativity so how about Roast Cabbage Salad with a bright vinaigrette with citrus, honey, soy and fish sauce?
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage cut in half and then into 6 wedges (leave the core intact to hold pieces together)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 bunch mint leaves roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup Italian parsley roughly chopped
- 1 bunch Dill roughly chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Lemon zest
For the dressing:
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce (like Sambal Oelek) or sriracha, plus more to taste
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450
- Cut the head in half, then cut each half into 5 half moons. Spread on a baking sheet, rub on all sides with the oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Roast for 30 minutes until brown in spots
- Arrange on a platter
- Make the dressing: Blend the lime, lemon juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, and pepper in a mason jar and shake to blend and pour over the roasted cabbage.
- Top cabbage with mint, parsley, dill and green onions and zest lemon on top
Winter Salad Ideas
Looking for more ideas beyond boring salad? Try these additional favorite winter salad ideas. This list features hearty fall and winter vegetables like squash, plenty of greens, nuts and more. I love adding seafood for some protein as it makes the dish a full meal but maintains the light and healthy eating I crave from a vegetable-centric dish.
I also have a ton of other salad recipes on my site for every season! Or, if you want some healthy option other than salad, try these: