Description
Fresh cranberry apple coleslaw brings a crisp symphony of sweet and tangy flavors to your table. Crunchy cabbage mingles with juicy apples and tart cranberries, creating a vibrant side dish you’ll savor at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) shredded green cabbage
- 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) shredded carrots
Dried Fruits and Nuts:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) dried cranberries
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) sliced almonds or pecans
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather the crisp cabbage, tart apple slices, vibrant dried cranberries, shredded carrots, and crunchy almonds in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a harmonious dressing by vigorously blending mayonnaise, tangy apple cider vinegar, golden honey, zesty Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a whisper of ground pepper until silky smooth.
- Drizzle the aromatic dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently folding and turning to ensure each ingredient is luxuriously coated with the creamy blend.
- Seal the coleslaw in a container and retreat to the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to intertwine and develop for a minimum of half an hour.
- When ready to serve, retrieve the chilled salad and present it as a refreshing, texture-rich side dish that celebrates the harmony of sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements.
Notes
- Toast nuts lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch to the coleslaw.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that reduces calories and adds protein.
- Slice apples just before mixing to prevent browning and maintain fresh, crisp texture.
- Prepare coleslaw up to 4 hours ahead for optimal flavor development, keeping it chilled until serving time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg