In-Season Recipe Connection: Cabbage Salad with Goat Cheese (2024)

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I’m not usually a fancy cheese girl.

It tantalizes me, really, and I’ve always loved raising my status in a group by going bold and ordering a meal with goat cheese in a restaurant. Other than goat cheese and feta, however, my cheese experience pretty much begins with cheddar and ends with mozzarella.

When Ile de France Cheese offered to send me some samples, I wasn’t even sure what to ask for. I got goat cheese, brie, Fol Epi (???), and some very, very stinky cheese that I gave away to Jen at Big Binder Blog, who really likes stinky cheese.

I was seriously intimidated.

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In case you haven’t noticed, my recipes all use…cheddar or mozzarella. Have I said that before? Repeating myself if a bit like the cheese selection in my refrigerator…

I did manage to use all the cheese, and in spite of my fears, I enjoyed experimenting, although I didn’t go very far outside my comfort zone. I mainly adapted recipes I already had to include fancier cheese. Just goes to show you don’t have to try something radically new to try something new.

I’m working on focusing on in-season produce this month, since the Farmer’s Markets are bursting with fresh veggies here in Michigan, where the growing season has finally caught up to the eating season.

Cabbage.

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Cabbages can be huge, especially if you always go for the biggest ones to get your money’s worth when they’re priced individually instead of by the pound. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to use the whole thing when you’re not a sauerkraut maker. (Pity I’m not; my 100% Polish grandmother used to have a fifteen-gallon crock to make hers in. Isn’t that fabulous?)

I like using about half to make Simple Cabbage Soup with Secret Super Food, and the rest for Beef and Cabbage Pockets from The Nourishing Gourmet. However, it’s really nice to have more than two recipes for a massive head of cabbage (which is actually pretty healthy, not like iceberg lettuce like I used to think).

Cabbage can work well in a kid friendly dinner salad bar too.

Recipe: Cabbage Salad with Goat Cheese (or Feta)

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This simple salad goes together in minutes and is a welcome change from a lettuce salad each night at dinner. Cool, crisp, with a little bite, cabbage salad will refresh you, even if you don’t like coleslaw!

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Cabbage Salad with Goat Cheese

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 head cabbage (or less)
  • 23 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
  • 1/21 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • salt (Use the code kitchenstewardship for 15% off of your first purchase)
  • dill
  • goat cheese (or feta)
  • optional: Add sunflower seeds and/or shredded carrots for color if you’re serving a crowd.

Instructions

  1. Shred cabbage with a sharp knife.
  2. Drizzle EVOO and vinegar on top and mix well until satisfied with the saturation. Add more to taste.
  3. Sprinkle salt and dill over the top and mix in with the garlic. (This recipe is not for those who love their measuring spoons!)
  4. Add goat cheese or feta to taste.
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Recipe: Cabbage Salad with Goat Cheese (or Feta)

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Shred cabbage with a sharp knife. Drizzle EVOO and vinegar on top and mix well until satisfied with the saturation. Add more to taste. Sprinkle salt and dill over the topand mix in with the garlic. This recipe is not for those who love their measuring spoons! Add goat cheese or feta to taste.

The salad lasts well a day in the refrigerator, and somewhat well for a few more days, but it’s definitely best freshly made!

Does your cheese intimidate you? What do you do with the fancy stuff?

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Category: Real Food Recipes

Tags: appetizer, cabbage, easy meals, fast meals, feta, gluten free, goat cheese, grain free, meatless, salad, side dish

In-Season Recipe Connection: Cabbage Salad with Goat Cheese (2024)

FAQs

What can I combine goat cheese with? ›

In addition to pairing with conserves, goat cheese and stewed fruit are also delicious when used together in cooking or as an appetiser. Whether you stew, caramelize or even poach them, apples and pears are frequently paired with goat cheese to create delicious sweet and savory recipes.

Why is coleslaw not called cabbage salad? ›

However cold your coleslaw may be, you are wise to spell it coleslaw. The word comes from a Dutch word (koolsla) that combines the Dutch words kool, meaning "cabbage," and sla, meaning "salad." Etymology is the main course.

What salad is made from shredded raw cabbage with mayonnaise as a dressing? ›

Most people refer to sliced or shredded raw cabbage coated with mayo- or vinegar-based dressing as coleslaw (or just slaw).

Why do you salt cabbage before cooking? ›

Toss 1 head of prepared cabbage with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Let it sit. Place salted cabbage in a colander over a bowl for 1 to 2 hours. The salt pulls moisture out of the cabbage, seasons it, and leaves you with a super-crunchy texture that isn't raw or tough-tasting.

What vegetables go well with goat cheese? ›

Marinated grilled vegetables with whipped goat cheese – eggplants, peppers, zucchini, asparagus, and onions, marinated and grilled till soft on the inside and charred on the outside, then doused in garlicky marinade, and served with whipped goat cheese on the side.

Is goat cheese healthy? ›

Goat cheese is a nutritious dairy product that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Its lower levels of lactose make it a better choice for people with an intolerance to cow's milk. Creamy and distinct in flavor, goat cheese is a dairy product enjoyed around the world.

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

Why did Chick-fil-A drop coleslaw? ›

The Atlanta-based company said Thursday the move is part of an effort to add variety to its menu. "We know many of our customers love our Cole Slaw, yet we have also heard from them they are looking for new tastes and healthier ways to eat in our restaurants," Chick-fil-A said in a statement New Year's Eve.

What's another word for cabbage salad? ›

Coleslaw (from the Dutch term koolsla meaning 'cabbage salad'), also known as cole slaw, or simply as slaw, is a side dish consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing or condiment, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise.

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

Finely diced ingredients

What's more, KFC finely dices everything so you don't have to chew that much, and all the flavors and textures blend perfectly. More specifically, they dice cabbage, carrots, and onions, which are all crunchy and have a pleasant mouth feel.

Can you eat raw cabbage in a salad? ›

In addition to its long shelf life, cabbage is high in fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamin-C. When treated properly, cabbage is also delicious! It's the crunch at the heart of this healthy Asian cabbage salad with almonds. If you've never tried a raw cabbage salad before, this recipe is an excellent gateway.

Why do you soak shredded cabbage? ›

Crisp it up: Shredded cabbage stays perky if it's soaked in cold water.

Why does my homemade coleslaw go watery? ›

Cabbage contains lots of water. Alton Brown suggests salting the cabbage and letting the water drain for two hours, then rinsing the cabbage and spinning it dry before dressing it. That purges the excess water out of the cabbage before it is dressed, so it doesn't get watery.

Do you need to wash cabbage for coleslaw? ›

Cabbage. The outer layer isn't going to be eaten—the leaves are tougher and undesirable to many—so why wash cabbage? There's a good reason: Worms or other insects could be inside the cabbage, so to be safe, follow these steps for cleaning and washing it.

How to fix too much mayo in coleslaw? ›

To offset the creaminess (and potentially wetness) of too much mayo, try adding in more of whatever crunchy element you were using. Celery and red onion are some of the most common ones, but you can also try chopped red peppers, bacon bits, carrots, cabbage, apples, chopped nuts, and more.

What does goat cheese go in? ›

Goat cheese has a rich, tangy flavor that makes it a delicious, creamy addition to so many recipes. Whether you're adding it to pizza and pasta sauces, spreading it on toast, stuffing it into baked chicken and turkey, or sprinkling it over salads, there are countless ways to use this delicious ingredient.

How do you make goat cheese taste better? ›

Spices like chile flakes, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, or any other seasoned salt also make for great flavors. Sweet: Stir in a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and add dried Craisins, raisins, or chopped figs. A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg adds a nice touch.

What crackers go best with goat cheese? ›

Chevre with Water Crackers

Goats cheese, without any accompaniments, is best served with a plain water cracker.

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