A vinegar based coleslaw with caraway seeds and a tad of apple juice to sweeten things up, loads of carrots and a secret ingredient the Germans use; caraway seeds! It’s gonna become your favorite coleslaw, plus ultra healthy without all that mayo.

Vinegar coleslaw is the first salad I’ve ever loved and it’s so healthy, when no mayonnaise is used… As a child, back in Canada, I used to go to this popular roasting chicken place called St-Hubert. When ordering, they would always ask you;” coleslaw creamy or traditional?” I would always take the “traditional one” which is the one i tried to imitate in this recipe.

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The German’s secret: caraway seeds

Then I’ve met my husband, a guy from Munich, Germany. Also, a place where they do spectacular coleslaws or “krautsalad“, as they call it. They make a few variations, for example, sometimes they add few caraway seeds, chives and/or bacon bits. I didn’t really knew caraway seeds until I’ve tasted this “krautsalad” from Bavaria. It’s delicious! It gives the salad a whole new dimension. Funny that such a small seed can make such a huge difference. Although, totally optional, I highly recommend to add some caraway seeds to your coleslaw. I guarantee… you’ll slay that party! Everyone will ask you for the secret ingredient.

A magical seed

Caraway seeds have been used for ages to help with digestive system issues! Apparently, it does magi for inflammation and some even say, helps to lose weight! I leave you this link in case you wanna know more about this unknown tasty seed. Oh and don’t get confused, the celery seeds and cumin seeds looks similar to the caraway ones.

There are plenty of variations around the world, some with bacon bits, parsley, even pineapple. Today the new coleslaw is gonna be “Bavarian-Canadian” style.

Let’s get that mandoline ready!


Coleslaw with caraway seeds

5 from 1 vote
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6 portions
Calories 166
A vinegar based coleslaw with caraway seeds and a tad of apple juice to sweeten things up, loads of carrots and a secret ingredient the Germans use; caraway seeds! It's gonna become your favorite coleslaw, plus ultra healthy without all that mayo.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cabbage (cut into 2mm slices (mandoline))
  • 2 carrots (shredded (cheese grater))
  • 1 onion (cut into 2mm slices (mandoline))
  • 250 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 150 ml apple juice
  • 50 ml sunflower oil (olive oil)
  • 50 ml honey (or maple sirup)
  • 2 tbsp caraway seeds
  • salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Cut all the veggies with the mandoline, both fine slices and grinded cuts
  • Mix in a bowl the vinegar, apple juice, oil, and honey
  • Add to dressing to the salad
  • Add the caraway seed, salt (be generous) and pepper
  • Mix well
  • Cover and leave in the fridge for a few hours (2 hours until 4 days), mix it mid time

Notes

Serve cold
Can be conserved in the fridge for a few days easily.
Author: Marie Breton
Calories: 166kcal
Course: Aperitivo, Ensalada
Keyword: caraway seeds, carrots, coleslaw, germany, salad

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3479IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Coleslaw with caraway seeds
Amount per Serving
Calories
166
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Sodium
 
32
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
311
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
3479
IU
70
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
61
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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