Budget Bliss: Year-Round Health with Russian Coleslaw
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If you’re after a simple yet fantastic and easy side dish, look no further than this fantastic recipe for Russian Coleslaw Salad. Packed with vitamins, it’s a healthy option. Incredibly tasty, yet a breeze to whip up in just 10 minutes—prepare it ahead and let it sit while making the main dish. Moreover, this recipe is wallet-friendly, with its affordability making it a go-to option all year round, thanks to its simple and readily available ingredients.
This recipe for Russian Coleslaw Salad is a nostalgic gem from my childhood, but every Slavic family has their unique take on this wonderful salad.
Russian Coleslaw Salad
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Whip up our easy-peasy Russian Coleslaw Salad in less than 10 minutes! Just chop, mix, and let it chill. This budget-friendly delight is a year-round side dish, packed with vitamins and healthiness—quick, affordable, and oh-so-tasty!
Ingredients
- 1 small cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 3-4 spring onions (scallions)
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil (rapeseed, sunflower)
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar (distilled vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- pinch of salt, pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Finely shred the small cabbage using a box grater, mandolin, or a sharp knife. Add cabbage to large bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the shredded cabbage. Squeeze the cabbage with your hands as hard as you can to release those flavorful cabbage juices. Let it sit for a moment.
- Shred the two medium carrots using a grater or any method you prefer.
- Mince or shred 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chop some spring onions (scallions).
- In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, water and distilled vinegar. Mix these ingredients well.
- Add all vegetables to the bowl with cabbage - shredded carrots, minced/shredded garlic, and cut spring onions. Pour the dressing over the veggies. Make sure it's evenly distributed.
- Allow the salad to rest for at least 30 minutes. This gives all the flavors a chance to mingle and dance together.
- After the resting time, give the salad a final toss. Serve it up as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
The process of squeezing the cabbage is crucial for enhancing the salad's quality. By exerting pressure on the cabbage, it releases its natural juices. When coupled with a modest amount of salt, this action contributes to rendering the cabbage both tender and flavorful. Therefore, it is advisable to firmly squeeze the cabbage, as this step elevates the overall quality of the salad, resulting in a dish that is both succulent and refined.
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