Cranberry Apple Coleslaw: A Healthy & Refreshing Twist to Enjoy
Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is a delicious and healthy recipe that combines crunchy cabbage, sweet apples, and tangy cranberries in a creamy dressing.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- medium bowl
- Whisk
- sharp knife
- mandoline
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Coleslaw
- 1 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 6 cups)
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
Preparing the Coleslaw Base
- Shred the cabbage and place it in a large bowl.
- Core and dice the apples into small pieces, then add them to the bowl.
- Add the dried cranberries and optional chopped nuts to the bowl.
- Chop the parsley finely and add it to the bowl.
Making the Dressing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard.
- Add the celery seeds, salt, and pepper to the dressing and whisk until smooth.
Assembling the Cranberry Apple Coleslaw
- Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mix and gently toss to combine.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Can be made vegan by substituting mayonnaise with a vegan alternative and honey with maple syrup. Feel free to add other vegetables or fruits for variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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