Slavic Coleslaw (Vitamin Salad)
Slavic Coleslaw (Vitamin Salad)
Ingredients
- 1.4 kg cabbage, finely shredded
- 15-20 g salt
- 40 g sugar
- 3-5 tablespoons white vinegar, or to taste
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- as needed fresh dill, chopped, optional
- 2-3 tablespoons sunflower oil, or other neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Finely shred the 1.4 kg of cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Place the shredded cabbage into a large, sturdy mixing bowl.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the 15-20 g of salt, 40 g of sugar, and 3-5 tablespoons of white vinegar to the shredded cabbage in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Using clean hands, vigorously massage the cabbage for about 5-8 minutes. Continue massaging until the cabbage softens significantly and releases a good amount of liquid. This step is crucial for tenderizing the cabbage and infusing it with flavor.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Add the grated carrot, thinly sliced cucumber (or bell pepper), and the chopped fresh dill (if using) to the bowl with the massaged cabbage.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour in the 2-3 tablespoons of sunflower oil (or other neutral oil). Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
For the best flavor, cover the bowl and let the coleslaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become even more tender. While it's delicious immediately, the resting time enhances its taste significantly.
⏱️ 120 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Slavic Coleslaw (Vitamin Salad)
- 1.4 kg cabbage, finely shredded
- 15-20 g salt
- 40 g sugar
- 3-5 tablespoons white vinegar, or to taste
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- as needed fresh dill, chopped, optional
- 2-3 tablespoons sunflower oil, or other neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Finely shred the 1.4 kg of cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Place the shredded cabbage into a large, sturdy mixing bowl.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the 15-20 g of salt, 40 g of sugar, and 3-5 tablespoons of white vinegar to the shredded cabbage in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Using clean hands, vigorously massage the cabbage for about 5-8 minutes. Continue massaging until the cabbage softens significantly and releases a good amount of liquid. This step is crucial for tenderizing the cabbage and infusing it with flavor.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Add the grated carrot, thinly sliced cucumber (or bell pepper), and the chopped fresh dill (if using) to the bowl with the massaged cabbage.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour in the 2-3 tablespoons of sunflower oil (or other neutral oil). Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
For the best flavor, cover the bowl and let the coleslaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become even more tender. While it's delicious immediately, the resting time enhances its taste significantly.
⏱️ 120 min