Cabbage-and-Caraway Slaw

Name: Cabbage-and-Caraway Slaw
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium green cabbage, cored and sliced thin; 2 Granny smith apples, cored and cut into matchsticks; 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced thin; 1 head watercress, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons caraway seeds, lightly toasted in a pan; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

By Sam Sifton

Total Time: 5 minutes
Rating: 4(163)
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Nothing quite captures the spirit of a cookout like a fine coleslaw. This version elevates the traditional slaw with apples, scallions and watercress. Ready in minutes, it’s just as perfect with a bunch of hot dogs on a sweltering summer day as it is paired with your tailgate favorites.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings

1medium green cabbage, cored and sliced thin
2Granny smith apples, cored and cut into matchsticks
4scallions, trimmed and sliced thin
1head watercress, roughly chopped
3tablespoons mayonnaise
3tablespoons sour cream
2tablespoons cider vinegar
1tablespoon Dijon mustard
3tablespoons caraway seeds, lightly toasted in a pan
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Preparation

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the cut cabbage, apples, scallions and watercress.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the other ingredients, and whisk well. Taste, and adjust seasoning.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the greens, and toss well to combine.

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Comments

A. Cleary7 years ago

I've made this many times and there are never any left-overs! I've started doubling the recipe. The only deviation I make from the recipe as written is adding a few shredded carrots. Gives it a punch of color for eye appeal and some sweet crunch. Also, I add 4 Tbsp. caraway seeds. Can't have too much of that!

Margaret7 years ago

This was surprisingly good. The combination of flavors and textures was just right. (But I love caraway.) Even better the second day.

Lee Norris7 years ago

Sam Sifton, it would be helpful to know how many CUPS of sliced/shredded cabbage you're talking about in a medium cabbage. Everyone's idea of medium may be different. Also, a sweeter apple works better than a Granny here, I found. I too didn't have caraway so used celery seed, but even 1 T was too much! No watercress so used cilantro. Another not too happy substitution.

LoisS2 years ago

What a refreshing, delightful salad. And I had my doubts. I actually had 4 cups of cabbage from a large/half head. Added carrots as per suggestion and 2 TBS of caraway. One not enough. I thought the sauce would never stretch but it’s absolutely perfect, just a coating, not a glob. It’s still winter but I’ll make this for guests all summer long.

Liz Kaplan3 years ago

Made this with a half head of a large green cabbage. I used a pink lady apple which was what I had on hand and enjoyed the sweetness of that. I skipped the watercress since I didn’t have. I wouldn’t change a thing otherwise. The amount of dressing for that half head was just right, which in my family means it was very lightly dressed. Delish!

Very Good Slaw3 years ago

I absolutely loved this slaw and I am not a slaw eater. Surprisingly it stayed fresh for a couple of days, even the apples. I will def make again.

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