Sauerkraut salad with beets and jalapeno

2 servings

20 minutes

The salad of fermented cabbage with beetroot and jalapeño is a vibrant and spicy dish rooted in Russian culinary traditions. It combines the rich tang of fermented cabbage, the sweetness of beetroot, and the heat of jalapeño, creating a harmony of flavors that refreshes and stimulates the appetite. Olive oil adds smoothness, while garlic and herbs provide aromatic depth. This salad not only delights the palate but also offers health benefits due to the probiotic properties of cabbage and antioxidants in beetroot. It pairs well with meat dishes or serves as a standalone vitamin-rich snack for those who appreciate bold flavors and healthy eating.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 477.7
• Proteins: 5.6g
• Fats: 45.3g
• Carbohydrates: 16.6g

Ingredients

• Sauerkraut: 500 g
• Boiled beetroot: 50 g
• Green onions: 20 g
• Green basil: 1 sprig
• Garlic: 12 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: 5 tbsp
• Jalapeno pepper: 20 g

Cooking steps

1. Transfer the cabbage to a deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sauerkraut: 500 g

2. Finely chop the green onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onions: 20 g

3. Separate the basil leaves from the stem and chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 1 sprig

4. Add basil and onion to the cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 1 sprig
   • Green onions: 20 g

5. Cut the beet into small sticks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Boiled beetroot: 50 g

6. Add beetroot to the cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Boiled beetroot: 50 g

7. Chop the garlic finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 12 g

8. Add garlic to the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 12 g

9. Chop the jalapeño finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Jalapeno pepper: 20 g

10. Add jalapeño to the salad.

    Required ingredients:

    • Jalapeno pepper: 20 g

11. Season with olive oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Extra virgin olive oil: 5 tablespoon

12. Mix, transfer to a plate, and serve.