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German Cabbage Salad or Coleslaw

German coleslaw with crème fraiche and lots of chives is a typical recipe for German cabbage salad.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 small cabbage about 750 g/ 1.7 lb
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup Creme Fraiche 250 g, Note 1
  • 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-2 milk
  • 1 small bunch of parsley Note 2
  • 1 small bunch of chives
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Slice the cabbage very finely; you could use a mandolin. Place it in a large bowl, add some salt, starting with 2 teaspoons. Knead the cabbage thoroughly with your hands, taste, and add more salt if not salty enough. Don't overdo it, though, with the salt. Cover and let it stand in the fridge for at least 6 hours and up to 24.
  2. Chop the onion very finely.
  3. Dressing: Mix the crème Fraiche with the onions, add the vinegar and add everything to the cabbage. Mix well and adjust the seasoning with salt (if still necessary), pepper, sugar, and more vinegar if necessary; the salad should be on the sour side. Finally, add a splash or two of milk to loosen the dressing.
  4. Chop the herbs very finely and add them to the salad.
  5. Refrigerate: Stir well and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. It keeps for several days in the fridge.

Notes

  • Dairy: The original dressing is made with German Schmand, which is a bit stiffer than creme fraiche. The most similar product is smetana (Eastern European sour cream). You can also use regular sour cream. 
  • Herbs: You can substitute the fresh parsley and chives with frozen herbs. Please don't use dried parsley and chives for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8 of the dish Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 204mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8 of the dish
Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.