Swedish Pizza Salad
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Loading... - Eric Robert
- 21 Mar 2023
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This Swedish Pizza Salad is made with simple ingredients and is the perfect healthy side dish for pizza, grilled meats, and more. This vinaigrette-style cabbage salad is light, low carb, and stores well for up to a week!
We do a weekly pizza night, and I’m always wondering what I can serve as a healthy option for a side dish. A platter of fresh-cut veggies and ranch dip is definitely a go-to, but I wanted something that really complimented the flavors of pizza.
So I set out trying to find healthy, veggie-based side dishes for pizza Fridays. That’s when I learned about Swedish pizza salad.
WHAT IS SWEDISH PIZZA SALAD?
Swedish Pizza Salad is a vinaigrette-style coleslaw that is made with oil, vinegar, and dried herbs. It is served whenever you order pizza in Switzerland, providing a delicious side dish that is also healthy and satisfying.
I love the idea (and taste!) of this salad, as it provides a light and veggie-packed option to accompany something we typically think of as a splurge or a treat. The Swedes are definitely onto something with this one!
REASONS TO LOVE THIS RECIPE:
- It’s light in calories, yet big in volume – making it the perfect healthy side dish for a variety of meals.
- Cabbage! This vegetable is one of the most nutrient-dense plant foods, yet is super inexpensive.
- Simple to make – you probably have all the ingredients you need on hand.
- You can make this recipe sugar-free by leaving out the sugar completely, or subbing in your favorite sweetener. Perfect for those who eat keto or low carb.
INGREDIENTS
Cabbage: You’ll need half of a head of green cabbage or about 6-8 cups of finely sliced cabbage. You can wrap the other half of the head and store it in your fridge for storage – it should last a few weeks like that!
White wine vinegar: I like to use white wine vinegar because of its signature, but mellow flavor. You could use regular white vinegar or cider vinegar instead if you prefer.
Oil: Olive oil is my oil of choice for salads and dressings, but you can use whatever oil you prefer. Avocado oil would be another good choice.
Seasonings: You’ll need some dried oregano, basil, black pepper, and a few pinches of crushed red pepper. Traditional Swedish pizza salad uses dried herbs, so I’ve left that in place. Not only is it easy, but it’s also economical too!
Sugar: This is an optional ingredient, but the sweetness balances the sour flavor of vinegar really well. It can easily be substituted for a sweetener of your choice, such as erythritol, honey, or maple syrup.
Salt: A little bit of salt is massaged into the sliced cabbage to help it release its juices.
