Warm Red Cabbage Salad with Garlic Herb Butter Recipe
A warm and vibrant red cabbage salad tossed in a fragrant garlic herb butter, enhanced by fresh spinach and crunchy pistachios for a deliciously healthy and flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1/2 bunch English spinach leaves, sliced into 1cm (1/2 inch) strips
- 1/4 red cabbage, cut into 2.5 x 5cm (1 x 2 inch) rectangles
Butter Mixture
- 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley or your choice)
- 1 tsp salt
Extras
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: Place the butter and minced garlic in a fry pan over medium-high heat and allow the butter to melt completely. Let it sizzle for about 15 seconds to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Add Herbs and Salt: Stir in the salt and fresh chopped herbs. Swirl the pan to evenly distribute the garlic herb butter mixture throughout the pan.
- Cook Cabbage: Add the cut red cabbage to the pan and toss continuously to coat the cabbage leaves with the butter. Cook until the cabbage just starts to wilt but remains slightly crisp.
- Wilt Spinach and Add Vinegar: Remove the pan from heat and immediately add the sliced spinach and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently so the residual heat wilts the spinach leaves and the vinegar is evenly distributed.
- Serve: Transfer the warm salad onto a serving plate, scatter the chopped pistachios over the top for crunch, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley for the best flavor, but feel free to experiment with your favorites.
- The cabbage should be cooked just until it starts to soften, preserving some crunch and brightness.
- Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the warm, buttery texture and fresh herb aroma.
- This salad pairs well as a side dish with roasted meats or grilled dishes.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine.
Keywords: red cabbage salad, garlic herb butter, warm salad, spinach salad, pistachios, easy vegetable side, vegetarian side dish
