Apple Coleslaw (Print Version)
Crisp apples and crunchy cabbage tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing for a refreshing side.
# What You 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
# How To Make:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded green and red cabbage, julienned apples, grated carrot, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage and apple mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat every strand evenly.
04 - Fold in the chopped parsley and toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts if using. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That snap of fresh apple against creamy dressing is the kind of contrast that makes you close your eyes and chew slowly.
- Ten minutes of chopping is all it takes to pull together something that looks like you actually tried.
02 -
- Toss the apples with a squeeze of lemon juice right after cutting or they will turn brown and look tired by the time you serve.
- Red cabbage will bleed its color into the dressing over time, so if you are making this a day ahead expect a slightly pink hue that tastes exactly the same.
03 -
- A mandoline makes the apple and cabbage shreds impossibly thin and uniform, which means better texture in every single bite.
- Toasting the sunflower seeds in a dry pan for two minutes transforms them from a garnish into something people will actually notice.