Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Red Currants

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Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Red Currants

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Sweetheart, or pointed cabbage, have a softer texture and sweeter taste than those green or purple cabbages. This salad is quite simple to make and goes well with all meats, but it can be a meal in itself with some homemade bread. The red currants can be replaced with other fruits.

400 g Sweetheart cabbage, trimmed and finely sliced
1 tsp Cumin powder
Sea salt
Black pepper
4 tbsp White wine vinegar
4 tbsp Olive oil
1-2 tbsp Honey
150 g Red currants
2 tbsp Fresh chives

Wash the sweetheart cabbage and cut into thin slices. Place sliced cabbages in a large salad bowl. Add in salt, pepper and cumin. Roughly squeeze and massage the shredded cabbage until wilted.
Add in white wine vinegar, olive oil and honey. Mix thoroughly. Fold in red currants and chopped chives.

155 comments:

Beth 26/8/13 16:33: What a beautiful presentation! Wouldn't that be lovely to serve at Christmas?
Ely 26/8/13 16:42: Adorable.. this salad is wonderful!! Colours, taste, flavours... so beautiful! :D
Rosa's Yummy Yums 26/8/13 16:53: This salad is very original! I'm sure it tastes wonderful.

Cheers,

Rosa
great-secret-of-life 26/8/13 17:03: what a color combo.. nice tempting pic.. Never tried red current in salad or cooking.. yummy
ann low 26/8/13 17:15: Very delicious and healthy salad. The red currants are so pretty!
Gina 26/8/13 17:57: I will have to look for that cabbage, wonder if it is similar to the napa cabbage we get here. Love the addition of currants, I've been eating more and more of them in my salads. It is still hot here, so we still need slaws and salads.
-Gina-
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert 26/8/13 18:09: There's those beautiful fresh currants again - they are so beautiful. I've never seen this cabbage but it sounds wonderful. Cumin was a great choice!
Baking Diary 26/8/13 18:11: a very unique way to make salad! love the burst of color from the currants:) looks so appetising!
Nisa Homey 26/8/13 18:49: Angie, love the burst of colors in your salad....and beautiful pictures!! Pinned!!
Rosita Vargas 26/8/13 19:23: Una gran ensalada colorida y especial sabor muy tentador,hugs,hugs.
Monica 26/8/13 19:53: I want to look for this sweetheart cabbage now! This dish would look stunning on a holiday table. Love the pop of red.
Evelyne CulturEatz 26/8/13 20:04: Looks like a really nice and original salad from my usual. And I just so happen to have red currants at home.
Anonymous 26/8/13 20:41: cute shaped cabbage...
cumin and cabbage sounds a gread igea for salad...
great photographed al always angie!
Jeanette 26/8/13 20:49: I love sweetheart cabbage - I tried it for the first time last summer in my CSA Box and it was so pretty and sweet. Love the red currants!
the Squishy Monster 26/8/13 21:14: What an interesting burst of freshness and vibrancy to use currants. That's why I love this blog, always something new and interesting =)
Lenia 26/8/13 22:25: What a beautiful and delicious salad!
Kisses,dear Angie!
Anonymous 26/8/13 23:06: What an absolutely stunning salad my friend! I can only imagine how this must taste. Again, I love the use of currants :)
Anonymous 26/8/13 23:23: I am a big fan of pointed cabbage & used it in wok stir fries with raisins, curry powder & apple slices!

This recipe is a winner too!! Thanks, Angie! Yummmm!
turmericnspice 26/8/13 23:43: gorgeous photographs
kitchen flavours 26/8/13 23:56: Wow, this is such a beautiful plate of salad!
Abbe@This is How I Cook 27/8/13 00:11: You are such a wealth of info! I have never seen this cabbage or fresh currants. It looks so gorgeous together and the dressing looks superb!
The Yum List 27/8/13 01:26: I'm trying to learn from your beautiful presentation.
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen 27/8/13 01:28: Way cool. I've never seen this cabbage before, nor the fresh currants. It's absolutely stunning. You always make everything so pretty and this is no exception Angie.
Sam
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Suhaina 27/8/13 02:59: Oooh.. i simply love the fotos..stunning and the salad looks yumm
Pam 27/8/13 03:01: Only you can make cabbage look so pretty!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 27/8/13 03:18: The cabbage paired with currants makes a gorgeous presentation! I'm a sucker when it comes to a cabbage salad...so yummy!
Debra Eliotseats 27/8/13 03:53: How delicious does this look? Very healthy!
Anonymous 27/8/13 04:00: i'VE NEVER HEARD OF SWEETHEART CABBAGE - THIS IS SUCH A LOVELY SALAD - SO HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!
MARY X
chow and chatter 27/8/13 04:03: looks wonderful and new to me cabbage
Nammi 27/8/13 05:02: Love the contrast of the bright red currents on the cabbage.
Juliana 27/8/13 05:08: What a beautiful salad Angie, I love the vivid color of the red currants...unfortunately I cannot find it here.
Thanks for this tasty and healthy recipe and have a lovely week ahead :D
Lite Home Bake 27/8/13 06:04: Never seen sweetheart cabbage before this. Love the pairing of contrasting colors, it must be wonderful to biting into the currants together with the greens :)
OohLookBel 27/8/13 06:36: This dish looks so festive - must be the red currants. I wish we had sweetheart cabbage here, I do love a good cabbage!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker 27/8/13 06:44: I have never tried cabbage salad before and this sounds delicious Angie. I love how pretty this salad is with the red currants. YUM!
Unknown 27/8/13 07:19: What a beautiful and flavourful combination!
http://platanosmangoes.com 27/8/13 07:23: We are very much into salads lately. This is lovely and simple and I only wish I could find the currans by me...
violeta pasat 27/8/13 10:25: I love the colors.I used to make cabbage salad,with dill,carrots,onion... but I've never tried with currants.Looks so yummy and the currants add a really nice sweetness to the salad.
Katerina 27/8/13 11:28: I love the contrast of colors in this salad!
Alex 27/8/13 13:40: So pretty... Breathtaking.

Wow.
Sanjeeta kk 27/8/13 14:41: What gorgeous clicks, Angies...you make every picture jump out of my screen!
Mother Rimmy 27/8/13 15:15: I love a good slaw. I can't say I've seen sweetheart cabbage here in Snohomish, WA. If it's a sweeter cabbage I bet I could use Napa?
Tessa @ Feral Kitchen 27/8/13 15:40: Beautiful salad! I've never heard of sweetheart cabbage before. Lokks delicious Angie!
Alice 27/8/13 15:44: i never try nor see sweetheart cabbage here in Singapore
the salad looks delicious!
Jennifer Kendall 27/8/13 16:54: this is so pretty Angie! and sounds wonderful!
wenn 27/8/13 17:18: that's easy to prepare..
Amelia 27/8/13 17:18: Hi Angie, very pretty salad and the colour is so attractive. Very refreshing.

Have a nice week ahead,regards.
Unknown 27/8/13 17:23: So simple but yet so flavourful. I agree with you, I think I can just eat this with some bread and soft butter. Yum.
Koko 27/8/13 17:26: This dish is so neat! I have never cooked anything with red currants. I think I have only ever had red currant jelly. I love how you introduce me to new ingredients, and uses for them. Thanks Ang!
Unknown 27/8/13 18:13: Such a beautiful salad which is simple, delicate and tasty. Your pictures are so good.
CQUEK 27/8/13 19:26: Yummy!! I could just do with some of this now
Priya Suresh 27/8/13 19:44: Omg, wat a gorgeous salad, red currant gives more colour to this wonderful crunchy salad.
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Finla 27/8/13 20:53: The pics with teh red berries are so beautiful and love the way you have prepared the cabbage salade.
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking 27/8/13 23:06: Absolutely gorgeous salad, Angie. So festive looking, too!
Gloria Baker 28/8/13 00:47: I love red currans always I think look beautiful, sometimes I find here in the groceries! I love this ANgix!xo
Monet 28/8/13 01:07: What a beautiful and colorful salad. I'm going to have to keep my eye open for that sweetheart cabbage. I've never heard of it before! Thank you for sharing!
Cass @foodmyfriend 28/8/13 02:27: Your currants are stunning Angie. I wish I could source them here but they aren't something that pops up unfortunately :(
Amy 28/8/13 03:25: Oh...what a lovely salad. Don't think I've ever try a sweetheart cabbage before. I love a more tender texture.
We Are Not Martha 28/8/13 03:30: Probably the most beautiful cabbage dish EVER!!

Sues
Vicki Bensinger 28/8/13 04:06: I've never heard of sweetheart cabbage. It must be called something else here in the states. It's so pretty and I agree with Beth it would be so nice and festive to serve for Christmas or even Valentine's Day.
Asmita 28/8/13 04:11: The colors are exquisite! Beautiful salad!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 28/8/13 04:15: I have never heard of sweetheart cabbage before. This is such a beautiful salad. I love that you added the currants, it adds such a pretty color to the salad.
Anne@FromMySweetHeart 28/8/13 04:44: Oh what a beautiful salad! I've never tried sweetheart cabbage before. Angie, do you think that would be a good salad to saute or braise? Other than the typical slaws, I've only ever had napa cabbage in cold salads...so I'm looking forward to trying this one!
Elisabeth 28/8/13 06:11: I love cabbage so much...especially as a side dish or salad. Angie, I love your version with the pretty little currants. The honey addition is so perfect!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com 28/8/13 06:50: Wow! Love the sweet, salty and sour combo of flavors here :)
Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself 28/8/13 08:07: Those currants are especially beautiful :D

Cheers
CCU
jasna varcakovic 28/8/13 08:33: Great combination; I like how addition of currants give vibrant colour and taste!
Lisa Ho 28/8/13 08:49: beautiful salad... :D
My Kitchen Stories. 28/8/13 10:03: Oh my goodness those redcurrants are amazing and I am sure they would be delicious with cabbage Angie
Anonymous 28/8/13 10:42: What a unique combination of fabulous flavours Angie.
:-) Mandy xo
noobcook 28/8/13 12:09: red currants truly add a burst of colour and fruity goodness to this cabbage salad!
Blog do Chocolate 28/8/13 13:29: Angie,

I loved the colours of this salad, fantastic presentation, I would really love to eat it ! :)

Cheers
Joanne 28/8/13 14:35: I'm pretty sure I've never wanted to hug cabbage quite as much! So cute!
Helene Dsouza 28/8/13 17:05: How nice, a salad with red currants! Need to check what sweetheart cabbage is called in German, it doesn't sound familiar yet. Thanks for sharing such a pretty welcoming recipe Angie!
Hema 28/8/13 18:47: Looks so healthy and so colorful..
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies 28/8/13 23:00: I'm going to have to see if I can find that cabbage around here!
Just a Smidgen 28/8/13 23:27: What a gorgeous series of photos.. I'd love to have some red currants just to take photos like yours! I love the sounds of this cabbage.. I've never seen it here, but I'll be looking for it now:D
Daniela Grimburg 29/8/13 00:18: Hi Angie, I’m happy to nominate you for the Liebster Award for your blog. For that you need to follow some procedures…they are given in the link below

http://ambassadorstable.blogspot.com/2013/08/sharing-joy-my-first-award.html

Please answer the last 11 questions asked by me, nominate 11 other new bloggers. ask them 11 questions of your choice and do post all this in your blog…for example the way it’s posted in my blog… Glad to nominate you :-) Have a great day!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 29/8/13 02:04: I don't think I've ever seen a sweetheart cabbage. I love the name and the shape of it :) I hope to visit the farmers' market tomorrow so I'll ask! I love cabbage and cabbage slaws and salads so this sounds wonderful to me.
Ilke 29/8/13 02:42: Not sure if we have this one here, but I will try with Napa cabbage. Now if I can only find those currants!
As usual, beautiful and lively pictures, Angie.
pepper bowl 29/8/13 05:40: Wow!! I love your rustic clicks they are awesome!! Cabbage salad looks too tempting!!
easyfoodsmith 29/8/13 06:16: I can only imagine how delicious this must be. I have never tried fresh red currants though. Beautiful clicks :)
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Anonymous 29/8/13 07:06: yet another gorgeous creation with red currants,this salad looks so pretty,such a burst of sweet flavor and red -golden colors,beautiful presentation :-)
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com 29/8/13 07:35: I love cabbage, I eat it raw, I eat it cooked. Love cabbage salads as well. And you got some beautiful red currants there, girl!
Amy (Savory Moments) 29/8/13 12:21: This is a really lovely salad. I love fresh currants, but can only get them for such a short time. They are so pretty and tasty!
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Karen (Back Road Journal) 29/8/13 13:23: Love how the currents make this a special cabbage salad. I have seen the cabbage at the markets in Germany and never knew the name.
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com 29/8/13 15:17: Angie, this is a beautiful salad I know I would love! IF only I can get my hands on some red currants - they don't turn up in my markets very often and when they do they are very expensive.
grace 29/8/13 15:28: it's like christmas in august! this is festive and fun, and it sounds delicious!
Nancy 29/8/13 18:06: What a great and unique recipe, Angie. I love it!
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Catherine 29/8/13 20:37: Dear Angie, This is a very pretty and lovely looking salad to grace any table. Blessings dearest. Catherine xo
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tigerfish 30/8/13 00:19: Interesting pointed cabbage! Don't think I have seen it here.
Reeni 30/8/13 02:15: I never saw this type of cabbage here Angie! Delicious and beautiful, as always, with those currants!
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Mr. & Mrs. P 30/8/13 03:19: Never seen sweetheart cabbage!! YUM!
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Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover 30/8/13 06:35: Look beautiful with red currants and healthy as usual!
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Food For Tots 30/8/13 12:12: Sweetheart cabbage and red currants are a perfect pairng! Simple combination yet extremely appealing and healthy!
lena 30/8/13 15:19: hi angie, you know the picture of the currants on the pebbles looks like necklaces! love your pics!
Riceandcoconut 30/8/13 15:48: Simple,healthy and colorful salad, never heard sweet heart cabbage thanks for the info :)
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Chitz 30/8/13 19:55: Looks so bright & brilliant.. Healthy & tasty salad :)
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lisa is cooking 31/8/13 00:04: I wish red currants grew here. They're so pretty with the cabbage!
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Anonymous 31/8/13 02:46: What a wonderful combination! I would never have thought of putting red currants with cabbage in a salad - SO delicious and wonderful!
Mary x
Unknown 31/8/13 05:32: Beautiful salad-I wish we could find red currents where I live-they are just stunning in your salad ;)
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Terra 31/8/13 18:14: I have never heard of sweetheart cabbage, it sounds delicious. My hubby is not a huge cabbage fan, but this one might change his mind. Your salad looks lovely! Hugs, Terra
Geri Saucier 1/9/13 04:53: A beautiful salad. The red currants add such a beautiful color and flavor to the salad. Thanks for sharing:)
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 1/9/13 23:08: Since we enjoy cabbage, I need to find more ways to prepare it and this BEAUTIFUL salad is one recipe to keep! Your presentation is simply tremendous Angie! I love visiting your blog!

Roz
Alida 3/9/13 00:11: Such bright colours! I love this salad. It makes you smile!
mjskit 3/9/13 05:30: Thanks for introducing us to yet another ingredient. I have never heard of sweetheart cabbage but now I know. What a gorgeous cabbage and what a delicious salad! So lovely with those red currents!
Ana Regalado 3/9/13 07:42: What a refreshing and delicious salad ! The vibrant color of redcurrants is just gorgeous :)
Ashley 3/9/13 14:17: I've never tried sweetheart cabbage before. This sounds delicious! I love how colorful it is too!
Unknown 3/9/13 20:25: Angie, the salad looks so vibrant and pretty with those currants!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com 4/9/13 03:31: Yummy and very creative flavors here. Love the vibrant styling, Angie :)
Tertúlia da Susy 4/9/13 12:55: Que salada tão linda!
Kiss, Susana
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Erica 4/9/13 18:40: What a beautiful dish, Angie! Love the combination of colors and textures!
Stephanie @ henry happened 5/9/13 15:12: I had no idea these ingredients went together, but I can say that the look is just beautiful! I could eat the pictures.
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Donna 12/9/13 16:45: Simply gorgeous salad....is sweetheart cabbage similar to "choux chinois" one finds here in France? (pale..elongated...almost a "cross" between lettuce and cabbage?)....Love the groseilles for color poppage effect!! Wanted to let fellow readers know they could try pomegranite kernels during the winter months when red currants are more difficult to find...This really WOULD be lovely on the table at holiday season!!
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