Crisp Apple Coleslaw (Print Version)
Crisp apples and crunchy cabbage tossed in tangy-sweet dressing. A refreshing side ready in 15 minutes, perfect for summer gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
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 fresh parsley, chopped
12 - 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned apples, grated carrot, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk 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, tossing thoroughly to coat every strand evenly.
04 - Fold in the chopped parsley and sunflower seeds or walnuts if desired. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The apple brings a sweetness that regular coleslaw never knew it was missing, and it takes about fifteen minutes from fridge to bowl.
- That tangy dressing clings to every shred and somehow tastes better the longer it sits, which almost never happens with slaw.
02 -
- Toss the apples with a squeeze of lemon juice right after cutting or they will turn brown and make the whole bowl look tired.
- The dressing thickens as it chills, so if it seems too thin at first just trust the process and give it time.
03 -
- A mandoline makes the cabbage and apple shredding fast and uniform, but watch your knuckles because it does not care about your feelings.
- Letting the slaw sit for twenty minutes instead of ten makes a noticeable difference in how the flavors come together.