Crispy Bacon and Shredded Cabbage Salad
good with Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Bacon makes everything better. Here, it turns a humble cabbage salad into a festive centre piece, especially if you add dried cranberries — little red jewels that elevate this even further.
If you want to, double up the punchy vinaigrette, using half of it to dress the salad and serve the rest in a little jug on the side. This dish perfectly matches the strawberry notes of the elegantly understated Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir.
Crispy Bacon and Shredded Cabbage Salad
Serves 4
For the vinaigrette
30 ml lemon juice
30 ml olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely grated
15 ml wholegrain mustard
5-10 ml honey (optional)
salt and pepper
Add all the ingredients to a medium-size jar, put the lid on tight, and then shake vigorously to mix. Serve with the salad below.
For the salad
200 g smoked streaky bacon
½ green cabbage, shredded or finely sliced
½ red onion, finely sliced
½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
a handful of fresh coriander leaves
Fry the bacon in a hot pan until crispy, then remove from the heat and drain on kitchen paper. Use a sharp knife to cut into smaller chunks, then set aside.
Add the cabbage, red onion, cranberries, half the coriander and half of the chopped bacon to a mixing bowl. Add half the dressing and toss to coat, then transfer to a platter and top with the remaining coriander and bacon. Drizzle all over with the rest of the vinaigrette just before serving.
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