Cabbage-and-Caraway Slaw Recipe (2024)

I've made this many times and there are never any left-overs! I've started doubling the recipe. The only deviation I make from the recipe as written is adding a few shredded carrots. Gives it a punch of color for eye appeal and some sweet crunch. Also, I add 4 Tbsp. caraway seeds. Can't have too much of that!

This was surprisingly good. The combination of flavors and textures was just right. (But I love caraway.) Even better the second day.

Sam Sifton, it would be helpful to know how many CUPS of sliced/shredded cabbage you're talking about in a medium cabbage. Everyone's idea of medium may be different. Also, a sweeter apple works better than a Granny here, I found. I too didn't have caraway so used celery seed, but even 1 T was too much! No watercress so used cilantro. Another not too happy substitution.

Good slaw, needs sugar though, also 3 tablespoons caraway is too much. One tablespoon caraway is enough. Plus 2 tablespoons of sugar disolved in dressing. The proportions seem right for 1/2 head of cabbage. For a whole head you would need 4 apples and more dressing.

What a refreshing, delightful salad. And I had my doubts. I actually had 4 cups of cabbage from a large/half head. Added carrots as per suggestion and 2 TBS of caraway. One not enough. I thought the sauce would never stretch but it’s absolutely perfect, just a coating, not a glob. It’s still winter but I’ll make this for guests all summer long.

Made this with a half head of a large green cabbage. I used a pink lady apple which was what I had on hand and enjoyed the sweetness of that. I skipped the watercress since I didn’t have. I wouldn’t change a thing otherwise. The amount of dressing for that half head was just right, which in my family means it was very lightly dressed. Delish!

I absolutely loved this slaw and I am not a slaw eater. Surprisingly it stayed fresh for a couple of days, even the apples. I will def make again.

Added dill and a smidge of white cane sugar to the dressing. Used 1/2 cabbage, 1 apple, half a bunch of watercress leaves and 4 scallions. Would slice scallions on larger diagonal next time. Would still use sugar and dill again. Good amount of caraway but also love caraway so might even opt for 4 tbsp next time.

This was delicious. I used arugula instead of the water cress that I couldn’t find and celery seed instead of caraway, because that’s what was in my pantry. Overall cut back dressing slightly to keep from being soggy.

Really tasty! The Web says that a medium head of cabbage yields 8 to 8 ½ c. of shredded cabbage, so that’s what I used, but I did use a recipe and a half of the dressing, which was just right. No sugar needed if you’re looking for a savory slaw, as I was.

This was so lovely. I just added a little honey to the dressing. I can't wait to add this to my slaw repertoire. Mega keeper. I love the idea of adding carrots as suggested.

This was surprisingly quick and easy to make and a great lunch to go with a bit of leftover grilled salmon. I substituted Mizuna from my garden because I didn’t have watercress, and plain Greek yogurt for sour cream for the same reason. I will definitely make this again.

I am here to tell you the best way to add caraway to the slaw is to fry the seeds (tadka), not dry toast them. Do it in hot oil until lightly brown, and use this oil to make your dressing. I do this with caraway and mustard seeds for almost all coleslaws I make (and coleslaw is a staple winter salad for me).

I'll not a cold slaw fan, but this one is light and delicious. The apple sticks are a great addition. I agree with the person who felt that the dressing needed a tad bit of sugar; and that for a medium head of cabbage you need to make half again the amount of dressing.

Oh and I didn't have caraway seeds so used sesame seeds toasted - so good!

It was a nice (& healthy) change to substitute yogurt for the sour cream.

Way too aggressive with that caraway to my taste. Have thrown in everything in my fridge that would blend to cut back on the caraway intensity. Celery, parsley, red onion... not sure I would make this again. Certainly I’d adjust.

I agree with Mike M. The proportion of dressing to slaw seemed better suited for half of a head of cabbage. I also added a little honey to sweeten it and balance the very Dijon dominant flavor.

The watercress is such a nice surprise - clean and green. Lends a wonderful note to the dish.