Description
A refreshing and colorful Apple Cranberry Coleslaw featuring a crunchy mix of green and red cabbage, sweet apple slices, and dried cranberries tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect as a healthy side dish for any meal, especially during fall and holiday seasons.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruits
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 apple, julienned or thinly sliced with skin on
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional)
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, grated carrot, julienned apple, dried cranberries, chopped green onions, and optional parsley. Mix them gently to ensure an even blend.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Slaw: Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss thoroughly until every ingredient is evenly coated with the dressing for balanced flavor throughout.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to cool. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce fat while maintaining creaminess.
- This coleslaw pairs excellently with grilled chicken, pork dishes, or as a festive side during holiday meals.
- Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier flavor or sweeter varieties such as Honeycrisp depending on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
