German Cabbage Salad (Krautsalat)

🛒 Ingredients

• White cabbage 250 g · 63 kcal
• Onion 25 g · 10 kcal
• White wine vinegar 20 g · 5 kcal
• Vegetable oil 20 g · 177 kcal
• Water 20 g · 0 kcal
• Caraway seeds 1 g · 2 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Finely shred the white cabbage and place it in a large bowl. If desired, sprinkle with half of the salt (2g) and massage vigorously for a few minutes, then let it rest for 15-30 minutes and squeeze out excess liquid.
2. Thinly slice the onion and add it to the cabbage.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, water, remaining salt (3g), sugar (5g), black pepper, and caraway seeds (if using) until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
4. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and onion mixture.
5. Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the cabbage is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally several hours, to allow the flavors to meld before serving.