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reuben delusion

(15 ratings)
Recipe by
peggy Calhoun
portland, OR

This recipe has become such a big request among family and friends, I thought it needed to be shared!!! I tweeked this recipe several times to perfect it into the full flavors of a Reuben sandwich. You'll be amazed with the first bite....it truly is a Champion salad!

(15 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For reuben delusion

  • 2 tsp
    caraway seed, toasted
  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/3 c
    chopped dill pickle
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 7 c
    coleslaw mix (3 color-green cabbage, carrots, red cabbage)
  • 1 c
    swiss cheese, cubed in 1/2
  • 8 oz
    deli pastrami ultra thin, chopped
  • 1 c
    sauerkraut, drained
  • 4 slice
    dark rye bread
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make reuben delusion

  • 1
    In a small dry skillet toast caraway seen on medium high, about 1 minute. Add to a large mixing bowl
  • 2
    Add mayonnaise, pickle and ketchup, mix until well combined.
  • 3
    Add coleslaw mix, Swiss cheese, pastrami and sauerkraut. Mix with a large spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated. Cover and refrigerate.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 325'
  • 5
    Brush both sides of bread slices with olive oil. Cut bread into 1/2" cubes, place on baking sheet and toast 7-10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • 6
    Serve chilled and topped with rye croutons.
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