Description
Crisp cranberry apple coleslaw delivers a refreshing twist on classic salad traditions. Tangy fruit and crunchy cabbage combine for a delightful side dish you’ll savor with every colorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced apple
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish/Optional:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry green and red cabbage, ensuring all outer leaves are clean and crisp.
- Using a sharp knife or mandoline, shred both cabbage varieties into thin, uniform strips, creating a vibrant mixed base for the coleslaw.
- Carefully dice the apple into small, consistent cubes, preventing browning by working quickly.
- Finely mince the red onion to distribute its sharp flavor evenly throughout the salad.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Combine shredded cabbages, diced apple, dried cranberries, and chopped red onion in a large serving bowl.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Allow the coleslaw to marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, enabling flavors to meld and develop.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and sliced almonds on top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Chill for an additional 10 minutes if desired, or serve immediately as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Prep Cabbage Carefully: Ensure thorough washing and drying prevents excess moisture, keeping coleslaw crisp and preventing soggy texture.
- Prevent Apple Browning: Work quickly when dicing apples or toss immediately with lemon juice to maintain fresh, bright appearance.
- Customize Dressing Flexibility: Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for lighter version or use vegan mayo for plant-based alternative.
- Enhance Nutritional Profile: Add pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for extra protein and crunch, making salad more substantial and nutritionally balanced.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg