New Orleans Cabbage Salad Serves 50 Recipes

MARDI GRAS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss together the sweet potatoes and beets on the baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the oil over top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer and roast until the potatoes are cooked through and the beets are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mustard, Creole seasoning, onion powder and sugar in a large salad bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, then whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon oil in a slow stream. Continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
• Add the green and red cabbage and green onions to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Add the roasted potatoes and beets and toss gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

CABBAGE AND BEET SLAW

Steps:

• Toss 1/2 thinly sliced small red onion with 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; set aside 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon each grainy mustard and honey. Grate 2 carrots and 1 beet on the large holes of a box grater; add to the dressing along with 1/2 thinly sliced small red cabbage and 1/2 cup parsley; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 20 minutes.

NEW ORLEANS CABBAGE SALAD (SERVES 50)

Steps:

• 1. In a very large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, onions and celery. Mix well. Chill. Combine dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended. Chill. Just before serving, pour dressing over vegetables and toss well. Serve with a No. 6 dipper. (2/3 c. per serving) Note: For added color, use purple cabbage when it's available. Make the dressing the day before to fully develop the flavors.

CABBAGE AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, salted water over high heat, blanch the green beans for 1 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and shock in a large bowl of ice water, drain. In the same pot, add the red cabbage and blanch for 1 minute, remove with a slotted spoon and shock in the ice water, drain well. In a large bowl, combine the blanched red cabbage and the raw Napa cabbage, jalapeno pepper, vinegar, oil and honey, season to taste with slat and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan and cook, covered, mixing occasionally, until cooked through. Combine the juices, basil, and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the cabbage in a serving bowl, toss with the citrus vinaigrette and fold in the haricots verts. Serve at room temperature.

NEW ORLEANS CABBAGE SALAD FOR 100

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, onions and celery.
• Mix well.
• Chill.
• Combine dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended.
• Chill.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over vegetables and toss well.
• Note: For added color, use purple cabbage when it's available.
• Make the dressing the day before to fully develop the flavors.