Apple Sauerkraut Slaw
Crunchy raw sauerkraut tossed with apple and carrot — a tangy, gut-friendly side that needs no cooking.
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- 300 g Sauerkraut
- 1 Apple (tart)
- 2 Carrot (optional)
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (optional)
- ¼ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Drain the sauerkraut well and squeeze out the excess brine.
- Cut the apple into matchsticks and coarsely grate the carrot.
- Whisk the olive oil with the mustard and pepper, then toss everything together.
- Scatter the parsley over and serve cold.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Apple Sauerkraut Slaw
This apple sauerkraut slaw takes raw, unheated sauerkraut and turns it into a crunchy, tangy side without any cooking at all. Squeezing the excess brine from the kraut keeps it crisp rather than soggy, and it's tossed with matchsticks of tart apple and grated carrot for sweetness and color. A quick dressing of olive oil, Dijon mustard, and black pepper ties it together with a sharp, mustardy edge that echoes the sour ferment. The overall effect is bracing and fresh — sour, sweet, and crunchy in equal measure.
Because the sauerkraut is left raw, it keeps its live cultures, making this a gut-friendly side as well as a bright one. It's an easy ten-minute job that pairs naturally with rich, fatty foods: sausages, pork, grilled meats, or a hearty sandwich that wants something acidic to cut through. It also holds up well in the fridge, so it's handy to have on hand as a make-ahead. Serve it cold, straight from the bowl, whenever a plate needs a jolt of tang and texture.
Apple Sauerkraut Slaw: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Apple Sauerkraut Slaw?
One serving of Apple Sauerkraut Slaw has about 112 calories, with 1g of protein, 11g of carbs, 8g of fat and 4g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Apple Sauerkraut Slaw gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Apple Sauerkraut Slaw has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Apple Sauerkraut Slaw?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out carrot, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Apple Sauerkraut Slaw make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.