Description
A refreshing and colorful Apple Cranberry Coleslaw that combines crunchy coleslaw mix with sweet apples, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a creamy ginger-honey dressing. Perfect as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 14 oz bag 3-color coleslaw mix
- 1 large apple, chopped (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ tsp dried ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the 3-color coleslaw mix, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, plain yogurt or sour cream, honey, and dried ground ginger until you achieve a smooth, uniform dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Adjust Dressing (Optional): For a lighter version, reduce the amount of mayonnaise and yogurt or sour cream as desired and mix again.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the coleslaw immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen before serving.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best flavor and texture contrast.
- Walnuts can be toasted lightly for extra aroma and crunch.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the mayo and yogurt with vegan alternatives.
- This coleslaw can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated.
- If you prefer a sweeter dressing, increase the honey slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
