Awesome German Coleslaw
Elevate your side dish game with this "Awesome German Coleslaw," a vibrant and tangy twist on the classic coleslaw! Featuring crisp green cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, and thinly sliced onion, this recipe is tossed in a warm, flavorful dressing made with white vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of caraway seeds for a traditional German flair. The quick-prep dressing is simmered to perfection, infusing the vegetables with a delightful balance of tanginess and subtle sweetness. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this refreshing coleslaw is served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to almost any meal. Ready in under 30 minutes with just a short rest to meld the flavors, it’s the perfect combination of simplicity and bold taste that will keep your guests coming back for more. Try this authentic German-inspired coleslaw recipe today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 2 large carrot
- 1 small onion
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Instructions
Quarter the cabbage, remove the core, and thinly slice it with a sharp knife or a mandoline for uniform shreds. Place the cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the shredded cabbage.
Finely slice the onion into thin strips and add to the bowl with the cabbage and carrots.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves and it begins to simmer, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the dressing cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Pour the warm dressing over the cabbage mixture, tossing thoroughly to ensure the dressing evenly coats all the vegetables.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the coleslaw to an airtight container. Place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Before serving, toss the coleslaw once more and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
