Cabbage-and-Caraway Slaw

By Sam Sifton

Updated August 29, 2017

  • Brian Finke for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Emily Mullin.
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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

  • 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.

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)

8 grams carbs; 5 milligrams cholesterol; 85 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 6 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 185 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 5 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine the cut cabbage, apples, scallions and watercress.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine the other ingredients, and whisk well. Taste, and adjust seasoning.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the dressing over the greens, and toss well to combine.

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A. Cleary

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!

Margaret

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

Lee Norris

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.

CC Baker

Add mint! Made this many times as written, today I had a bunch of mint so added as a garnish then tasted and immediately chopped and mixed more in. Absolutely excellent addition, yum!

Lara Isbell

First, this takes at least 20 minutes, if not 30 if toasting seeds. We added toasted pine nuts, also think toasted walnuts could be good as well. It makes a metric ton, so planning on pulled pork sandwiches with this slaw on top for Saturday football!

LoisS

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.

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