Description
Crisp apple and cranberry “Zingy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw” delivers a refreshing twist on classic slaw with tangy undertones. Crunchy cabbage and sweet-tart fruit create a delightful side dish you’ll crave at picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Fruits:
- 1 apple, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetable and fruit foundation by combining shredded green and red cabbage with carrots in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant, textured base for the coleslaw.
- Transform the apple into delicate matchstick-sized pieces, ensuring uniform and elegant slices that will complement the cabbage mixture.
- Enhance the cabbage blend by incorporating the julienned apple, dried cranberries, and finely chopped green onions, introducing layers of color, sweetness, and subtle sharpness.
- Craft a harmonious dressing by whisking mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until the mixture achieves a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the cabbage and fruit mixture, using tongs to gently coat every ingredient, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for a minimum of 1 hour at 40°F, allowing the ingredients to marinate and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Before serving, give the coleslaw a final gentle toss, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary to achieve the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy notes.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Toast chopped nuts like almonds or pecans and sprinkle on top for extra crunch and nutty flavor dimension.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with stevia or monk fruit sweetener to reduce sugar content.
- Slice apples immediately before mixing to prevent browning, using a splash of lemon juice as a natural preservative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg