Apple Coleslaw (Printable Version)
Crunchy apple and cabbage slaw tossed in a tangy honey-Dijon dressing; quick, refreshing side for picnics or grills.
# 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 chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts
# Directions:
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, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage and apple mixture. Toss thoroughly, ensuring every strand is evenly coated.
04 - Fold in the chopped fresh parsley and toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts if using. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- The apple brings a sweetness that catches people off guard and keeps them going back for seconds.
- It comes together in fifteen minutes with no cooking required whatsoever.
02 -
- Toss the apples with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar right after cutting to prevent browning, a mistake I made once that turned my beautiful slaw murky within an hour.
- The slaw actually tastes better after it sits because the dressing penetrates the cabbage and mellows everything into harmony.
03 -
- Use a mandoline for the cabbage and apples if you have one because uniform thin shreds make every bite feel professional.
- Toasting the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes transforms them from bland to addictive.