European
Sweden - Side Dishes
Coleslaw Swedish (Pizzasallad)
Chef's Menu Description
The legendary Swedish cabbage slaw served in every pizzeria across Sweden. Finely shredded white cabbage massaged with rapeseed oil, white wine vinegar, black pepper, and oregano.
Ingredients
- • 500g white cabbage, shredded paper-thin (preferably with a mandoline)
- • 3 tbsp neutral cold-pressed rapeseed oil
- • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- • 1 tbsp cold water
- • 1 tsp dried oregano
- • 1/2 tsp caster sugar
- • 1 tsp fine sea salt
- • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Place thinly shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt and firmly massage with your hands for 2 minutes to soften the crisp fibres.
2
Phase 2
In a small jug, whisk together the rapeseed oil, white wine vinegar, water, dried oregano, sugar, and cracked black pepper until emulsified.
3
Phase 3
Pour the vinaigrette over the cabbage and toss thoroughly to ensure every ribbon is glossy and evenly coated.
4
Phase 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to allow the flavours to penetrate. Serve crisp and chilled.