Warm Red Cabbage Bacon Salad

3 slices reduced-fat turkey bacon
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 large onion, peeled and chopped
3 large stalks celery, sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 large red cabbage, shredded to yield about 6 cups*
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp celery seed
salt and pepper, optional**
2 tbsp chopped parsley, garnish

Cut bacon slices into 1-inch pieces and saute over medium-low heat in a very large, deep skillet until crisp but not overdone. Remove to absorbent paper and reserve. Drain off all bacon fat and replace with olive oil.

Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Add onion and celery and saute briefly.

Add vinegar, sugar, and celery seed. Heat until boiling; immediately add cabbage and bacon pieces, all at once. Stir and toss for about 1 minute, or until the cabbage is warm, not cooked. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Serve immediately while very warm with garnish of chopped parsley.

*Chef's Note: The convenience of buying pre-shredded cabbage, carrots, and bagged salad makes this salad even easier for a busy cook.

Makes 4 servings
Source: CDC