Tangy Sauerkraut Cabbage Slaw (Print Version)

Tangy fermented cabbage slaw with crisp vegetables and zesty vinaigrette for a vibrant side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 ½ cups sauerkraut, drained and lightly squeezed
02 - 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 medium carrot, grated
04 - ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey
11 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - Salt, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, green cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup (or honey), black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture. Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as desired.
05 - Let the slaw sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The probiotics in sauerkraut support gut health while tasting absolutely delicious
  • Ready in just 15 minutes but tastes like it's been marinating for hours
  • The perfect balance of tangy sweet and crunchy that everyone actually wants to eat
02 -
  • Squeezing the sauerkraut too dry will make the slaw taste bland and lose its signature tangy punch
  • The 10 minute resting period is non negotiable for the flavors to come together properly
  • This slaw tastes even better the next day so making it ahead is actually a smart move
03 -
  • Buy refrigerated sauerkraut in the deli section rather than canned for better texture and more active probiotics
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly uniform vegetable slices that look professional
  • The vinaigrette doubles as a lovely dressing for simple green salads
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