Apple Cabbage Coleslaw Recipe
This slaw is like a crisp fall breeze, a burst of colors in the midst of autumn leaves, and the perfect sidekick for your seasonal gatherings. Whether you're cozying up at home or sharing a dish at a potluck, this Fall Apple Slaw brings a zest for life that's as bright as the fall foliage.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 bag 16 ounces of coleslaw mix
- 1 Granny Smith apple sliced into thin matchsticks
- ½ cup diced celery
- 5 green onions finely sliced
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, sliced Granny Smith apple, celery, and finely sliced green onions.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, granulated white sugar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Bring the dressing to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Whisk the mayonnaise into the dressing.
- Pour the warm dressing over the cabbage mixture in the bowl. Toss everything together to ensure the cabbage, apple, and onions are well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to chill for at least 1 hour.
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Notes
To make the dressing for this salad vegan friendly, substitute the mayo in this recipe with either a vegan mayo, or make your own vegan mayo by using this homemade vegan mayo recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g
