I love cabbage, but not when it is cooked. However, this red cabbage salad was an exception. I love the contrast of the plum color on a white dinner plate, not to mention the semi-sweetness of the apples. When served with BBQ pork or beef ribs, it’s outstanding; the flavors really compliment the meat.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 head of red cabbage, chopped
• 1 large apple, grated
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup turkey bacon, cooked and diced
• Fresh apple slices to garnish, optional

 HOW TO:

Place chopped cabbage, shredded apple, vinegar, sugar and cloves in crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove to serving dish, add diced turkey bacon and garnish with apple slices.

The tang and sweetness of this salad is a great replacement for traditional green salads.

This recipe will serve 6 people as a side dish. A half-cup serving with an apple slice garnish is in the neighborhood of 115 calories.