Apple Coleslaw (Printable)
Crisp apples and crunchy cabbage tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing for a refreshing side.
# 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 Steps:
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 separate 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 and toss thoroughly to coat every strand evenly.
04 - Fold in the chopped parsley and toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts if using, then taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet tart contrast from fresh apples makes this slaw taste nothing like the watery deli versions you have suffered through.
- It comes together in fifteen minutes with zero cooking, which means you can make it while the grill heats up.
02 -
- Toss the apples with a squeeze of lemon juice right after cutting or they will turn brown and look tired within minutes.
- If you dress the slaw too far in advance, the cabbage will release water and the whole thing becomes soupy, so aim to dress it no more than an hour before serving.
03 -
- Salt the shredded cabbage lightly and let it sit in a colander for five minutes before mixing to draw out excess moisture and keep the dressing from getting thin.
- Toasting the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes transforms them from bland to absolutely irresistible.