Crisp Apple Coleslaw (Printable)
Crisp apples and crunchy cabbage tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing for a refreshing twist on classic coleslaw.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruits
01 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 medium apples (Gala or Granny Smith), julienned or grated
04 - 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Additions
11 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, apples, carrot, and green onions. Toss to mix evenly.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage and apple mixture. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Fold in the chopped parsley and sunflower seeds or walnuts if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The sweetness of fresh apples plays off the tangy dressing in a way that makes people ask for the recipe every single time.
- It comes together in fifteen minutes with zero cooking, which means you can focus on the main dish while this chills in the fridge.
02 -
- Cut the apples last and toss them with a squeeze of lemon juice if you are prepping ahead, otherwise they will turn brown and look tired by serving time.
- The slaw actually tastes better after sitting for thirty minutes because the cabbage softens slightly and absorbs the dressing.
03 -
- A mandoline makes quick work of the cabbage and gives you uniformly thin shreds that feel more refined than rough chopping by hand.
- If the slaw sits overnight it will release liquid, so drain off the excess and give it a fresh stir before serving and it will taste as good as new.