Description
Homemade cranberry apple coleslaw brings zesty freshness to your summer picnic table. Crisp cabbage, tart cranberries, and sweet apples create a delightful salad you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Produce Ingredients:
- 4 cups green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
Dried Fruits and Nuts:
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or pecans
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice cabbage into thin, delicate strands and place in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant foundation for the coleslaw.
- Dice crisp apples into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece will provide a sweet, refreshing crunch to the salad.
- Scatter dried cranberries throughout the cabbage, adding bursts of tangy flavor and rich color to the mixture.
- Grate carrots into fine, whisper-thin ribbons, introducing a subtle earthy sweetness and additional texture to the coleslaw.
- Optional: Sprinkle sliced almonds across the vegetable blend for a delightful nutty dimension and satisfying crispness.
- Craft a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise with apple cider vinegar, creating a harmonious base that balances richness and acidity.
- Drizzle honey into the dressing, lending a gentle sweetness that complements the tart cranberries and apples.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard to introduce a subtle, zesty undertone that elevates the entire flavor profile.
- Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and a crack of black pepper, enhancing the overall taste complexity.
- Gently cascade the dressing over the prepared vegetables, carefully folding to ensure every ingredient is luxuriously coated.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to intermingle and develop a more profound taste experience.
- Serve chilled, presenting a refreshing and vibrant side dish perfect for any gathering.
Notes
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt to create a lighter, protein-packed version with reduced calories and increased nutritional value.
- Toast almonds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch that elevates the entire coleslaw texture.
- Use a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure uniform, thin apple and cabbage slices for consistent taste and improved presentation.
- Prepare this coleslaw up to one day in advance, as the flavors develop and intensify when allowed to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg