Dutch Cabbage Salad, with Gruyere

Name: Thermomix recipe: Dutch Cabbage Salad, with Gruyere
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds; 20 Grams rice wine or white wine vinegar; 60 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO); 2 Teaspoons Dijon mustard; Pinches pink salt flakes to taste; Pinches fresh black cracked pepper; 400 Grams green cabbage in chunks; 50 - 60 Grams Gruyere cheese, shaved; 1 spring onion, sliced on an angle

Serves 4-6 Prep Time 5 minutes Rated: Print

A crunchy, tangy slaw with a hint of nuttiness and spice – perfect for picnics, schnitzels, or smoked meats.

This Dutch-inspired slaw is a delicious twist on traditional coleslaw, featuring finely shredded cabbage, the nutty creaminess of Gruyère cheese, and a subtle warmth from toasted cumin seeds. These flavours are all brought together with EVOO and vinegar that lets each ingredient shine. The cumin adds a gentle spice that nods to Dutch-Indonesian fusion cooking, while the Gruyère gives the salad a luxurious richness that makes it equally welcome at a casual BBQ or elegant dinner table.

Whether you're serving it with roast meats, smoked fish, or piling it into a sandwich, this vibrant slaw is sure to stand out.

Try serving it with any of the following:

With crispy pork schnitzel or chicken schnitzel

As a side to smoked salmon or gravlax

With pulled pork or slow-cooked brisket

Tucked into sandwiches, burgers, or sliders

Alongside roast potatoes and grilled sausages

As a refreshing counterpoint to spicy dishes (try with satay or currywurst)

On its own as a lunch salad with crusty bread

Need

1 Tablespoon cumin seeds
20 Grams rice wine or white wine vinegar
60 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) BUY
2 Teaspoons Dijon mustard
Pinches pink salt flakes to taste BUY
Pinches fresh black cracked pepper
400 Grams green cabbage in chunks
50 - 60 Grams Gruyere cheese, shaved
1 spring onion, sliced on an angle

Do

1: Place cumin seeds into dry pan and toast until fragrant on high heat. Set aside.
2: Place vinegar, EVOO, mustard, salt and pepper into Thermomix bowl and blend 5 sec/speed 10.
3: Place cabbage and toasted cumin into Thermomix bowl and chop 4 sec/speed 4. Place into serving bowl. Top with cheese and spring onion and just toss gently.

Pretty Simple right? Serve.

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