Description
Zesty German coleslaw brings together crisp cabbage, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs in a classic recipe from Deutschland. Creamy yet light, this side dish delights palates with its balanced flavors and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (300 g/10.6 oz) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups (150 g/5.3 oz) red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup (100 g/3.5 oz) carrots, grated or julienned
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Finely shred green and purple cabbage into uniform strands, creating a colorful and textural foundation for the coleslaw.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper into a smooth, balanced sauce that will infuse the vegetables with vibrant flavor.
- Combine and Marinate: Gently fold the creamy dressing over the shredded cabbage and grated carrots, ensuring complete and even coating. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Final Touch: Before serving, give the coleslaw a gentle toss to revive its crisp texture and redistribute the dressing, ensuring each bite is perfectly seasoned and refreshing.
Notes
- Maintain Cabbage Crispness: Avoid oversaturating the vegetables with dressing to prevent soggy texture; add dressing gradually and mix lightly.
- Balance Flavor Intensity: Adjust sugar and vinegar proportions to personal taste preference, tasting and tweaking the dressing before final mixing.
- Enhance Texture Variation: Consider adding toasted sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for extra crunch and nutritional complexity.
- Dietary Adaptation: Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayonnaise for lighter, health-conscious versions that maintain creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg