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Cozy Baked Cabbage Salad with Winter Romesco Delight

This Baked Cabbage Salad with Winter Romesco is a cozy, flavorful dish perfect for winter comfort food.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Savoy Cabbage substitute with regular green cabbage if unavailable
  • 1 medium Delicata Squash can be replaced with acorn squash or butternut squash
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil use another high-heat oil if preferred
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion white onion can be a substitute
  • 5 cloves Garlic adjust to taste or use garlic powder in a pinch
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Sage substitute with thyme or rosemary if necessary
  • 1/4 cup Pecan Halves use walnuts or sunflower seeds as alternatives for nut allergies
  • 2 tablespoons Pepitas can replace with more nuts or omit entirely
For the Romesco Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers jarred or homemade is acceptable
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar replace with apple cider vinegar if needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can be used as a substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for a milder sauce or adjust to taste
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
For Serving
  • 1/3 cup Whole Milk Ricotta can substitute with cottage cheese or vegan ricotta
  • 2 slices Thick Sourdough Bread any sturdy bread or gluten-free options can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Core the savoy cabbage, slicing it into thick wedges, and scatter them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the cabbage generously with olive oil, then season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Halve the delicata squash and scoop out the seeds, then slice it into half-moon pieces. Toss the squash on a separate baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place both baking sheets in the preheated oven and roast the cabbage and squash for about 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness halfway through.
  4. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecan halves and pepitas for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker. Reserve half for garnish.
  5. Add a splash of olive oil to the skillet and heat it over medium-high. Fry half of the minced garlic and sage until crispy—about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Sauté the chopped yellow onion in the same skillet until translucent, then incorporate the remaining garlic and sage for an additional minute.
  7. Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender, adding roasted red peppers, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  8. Toss the roasted cabbage with the romesco sauce, then add in the roasted delicata squash, mixing until combined.
  9. Serve portions of the salad on toasted sourdough bread, topped with ricotta, reserved nuts, and crispy garlic and sage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the robust flavors even more the next day as this salad holds up beautifully for meal prep.

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