Grandma's golden slaw: A healthy twist to dinner classics
Almost no dinner can be done without a vegetable addition. If you go for this recipe for golden slaw, you won't have to worry about it being ignored. It's so delicious you'll want to eat it straight from the bowl. Plus, it's not only tasty but also very healthy.
A delicious slaw is essential to dinner success. It doesn't take much to delight your household with a side dish that also provides a solid portion of vitamins and nutrients. Golden slaw with sauerkraut and carrots is an absolute classic that’s worth making, not just when fried fish is on the menu. With a few simple additions, it becomes a snack that’s hard to resist.
Slaw with sauerkraut and carrots
My grandmother used to make this slaw. I used to wonder why she made such a big bowl. It turns out she was just being cautious because the slaw is so delicious that half of it would disappear before dinner.
Slaw with sauerkraut is a great addition to a healthy diet. It's low in calories and full of dietary fiber, which stimulates the intestines and provides a feeling of fullness. It’s also a source of vitamins (including A, E, K, and those from the B group) and minerals (including magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium). Such an addition to dinner not only supports a youthful appearance and better well-being but also greatly strengthens immunity and helps with weight loss.
Caraway seeds, when added to dishes, especially those that are hard to digest, have a beneficial effect on the digestive system. When added to cabbage, they reduce the risk of bloating. However, if you don't like their taste, you can safely skip this ingredient.
Ingredients:
- 1.1 lbs sauerkraut
- 0.55 lbs carrots
- 1-2 apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
- A pinch of freshly ground pepper
- Salt and sugar to taste
Preparation:
- Thoroughly squeeze the sauerkraut to remove excess juice. If it is too sour, you can briefly rinse and squeeze it again.
- Chop the cabbage into small pieces.
- Peel the carrots and grate them on a fine grater.
- Peel the apples, remove the cores, and grate them on a coarse grater.
- Drizzle the apples with lemon juice to prevent them from darkening.
- Combine the chopped cabbage with the grated carrots and apples.
- Season with caraway seeds, pepper, salt, and sugar to taste.
- Drizzle with canola oil and mix thoroughly.
Set the prepared slaw aside for an hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
