Pickled radish and vegetable slaw

Why not try this crisp, crunchy and refreshing pickled slaw that makes a great side salad, with the peppery bite of the radishes adding a punch?

15 minutes prep. time
Serves 6
Salads & light bites, Vegetarian, Vegan

Pickled radish and vegetable slaw: sliced carrots and radishes with shredded cabbage — Try this tangy, delicious side salad | © National Trust Images/William Shaw

For the pickling liquor

300ml white wine vinegar
200g caster sugar
10g coriander seeds
8 bay leaves
200ml orange juice
2 tsp black pepper

For the vegetables

400g carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
400g white cabbage, finely shredded
250g radishes, thinly sliced

Step 1

Place all the pickling ingredients with 100ml water into a large saucepan, place over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the carrots and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the shredded cabbage, stir well and simmer again for 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Step 3

Once cooled, add the radishes and stir well.

Step 4

Place into a container, cover and chill in the fridge.

Step 5

Taste, season and drain off the pickling liquor before serving.

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