Description
This Apple Cranberry Coleslaw is a delightful twist on the classic coleslaw, featuring a combination of crunchy cabbage, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and toasted almonds tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
Coleslaw:
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 2 apples, julienned
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Coleslaw Preparation: In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, apples, cranberries, almonds, and green onions.
- Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again just before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- This coleslaw pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, pulled pork, or holiday turkey.
- Add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg