Red Cabbage Coleslaw Rotkohlsalat
Brighten up your table with Red Cabbage Coleslaw (Rotkohlsalat), a vibrant and tangy German-inspired twist on traditional coleslaw. This easy-to-make recipe features crisp red cabbage, crunchy carrots, and naturally sweet green apple, all tied together with a zesty apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing. Accentuated with a touch of honey and fresh parsley, this refreshing slaw is perfect as a side dish or a topping for sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a healthy, colorful addition to any meal that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, this Rotkohlsalat is a blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head red cabbage
- 2 large carrot
- 1 medium green apple
- 1 small white onion
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and cut it in half. Core the cabbage and slice it thinly into shreds using a sharp knife or mandoline.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor.
Core the green apple and grate it with the skin on for added texture and color.
Peel and finely dice the white onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, grated apple, and diced onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Toss lightly to incorporate.
Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or use it as a topping for sandwiches and wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
