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Baked Cabbage Salad

Baked Cabbage Salad with Zesty Romesco for Cozy Evenings

Enjoy a comforting Baked Cabbage Salad that showcases the rich flavors of winter vegetables, topped with zesty romesco for a delightful twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 head Savoy Cabbage or green cabbage
  • 1 medium Delicata Squash or butternut/acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil adjust to taste
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic or roasted garlic
For the Romesco Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Sage or dried sage (reduce amount)
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers or fresh bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika omit for milder taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder taste
  • to taste Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Pecan Halves or walnuts (omit for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas or sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta or goat cheese (omit for dairy-free)
  • 4 slices Thick Sourdough Bread or any crusty bread

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Core and thinly slice the savoy cabbage. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cut the delicata squash in half, remove seeds, and slice into half-moon shapes. Place on a separate baking sheet with olive oil and seasoning.
  4. Roast both baking sheets in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cabbage is crisp-tender and the squash is golden.
  5. In a dry skillet, toast pecan halves and pepitas over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan, add half of the minced garlic and sage leaves until crispy, then transfer to a bowl.
  7. Sauté diced yellow onion in the same pan until translucent, add remaining garlic and sage, and cook until fragrant.
  8. Blend the sautéed onion-garlic mixture with roasted red peppers, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  9. Mix the roasted cabbage and squash in a large bowl, pour the romesco sauce over, and toss gently to combine.
  10. Serve the salad over toasted sourdough bread with ricotta, garnishing with toasted nuts and seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze components separately for up to 2 months.

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