Description
Crisp and zesty apple cranberry coleslaw brings refreshing summer flavors to your picnic table. Crunchy cabbage mingles with sweet apples and tart cranberries, creating a delightful side dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 apple, julienned or thinly sliced
Dried Fruits and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely shred green and red cabbage varieties, creating a vibrant base with textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Julienne crisp apples and grate carrots to add sweetness and crunch to the salad mixture.
- Scatter dried cranberries throughout the vegetable blend for bursts of tangy flavor and ruby-red color accents.
- Whisk together creamy mayonnaise, zesty apple cider vinegar, golden honey, and a pinch of seasoning to create a harmonious dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the cabbage medley, gently folding to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated and glistening.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to intermingle and develop a robust, refreshing profile.
- Before serving, give the slaw a final gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and revive its vibrant texture.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed version that reduces calories and adds a tangy twist.
- Include toasted nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch and nutritional boost, creating textural complexity.
- Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to balance sweetness and provide vibrant, fresh flavor.
- Prepare coleslaw no more than 4 hours before serving to maintain vegetable crispness and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg