How to Make Cabbage Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Fig-Dijon Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a fresh and unique salad to liven up your dinner table, look no further than this Cabbage Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Fig-Dijon Dressing. This salad is a delightful combination of crunchy cabbage, sweet mandarin oranges, and a tangy and flavorful fig-Dijon dressing that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

What makes this salad stand out is the combination of ingredients that bring together different flavors and textures. The crispness of the cabba...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 dried figs, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 (10 ounce) package shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 (4 ounce) container mandarin oranges in juice, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine mustard, figs, raspberry vinegar, avocado oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or small food processor and pulse a few times at first. Run for about 1 minute until dressing is well blended and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and crumble.
  • Combine shredded cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges in a large bowl. Gently toss with the dressing and garnish with crumbled bacon.
  • Gently toss with the dressing, garnish with crumbled bacon, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 216mg