Description
Crisp apple slaw brings zesty freshness to your table with tangy cranberries and a light, crunchy texture. Refreshing seasonal ingredients blend perfectly, creating a delightful side dish that complements hearty main courses and adds spark to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 red and firm apples
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) carrot, shredded
Supplemental Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) celery, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) sliced almonds
Dressing Components:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the dressing components in a container, ensuring a smooth and uniform consistency. Let the mixture rest momentarily to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the slaw base by carefully chopping and combining the fresh ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently cascade the prepared dressing over the crisp vegetable and fruit mixture.
- Delicately fold and rotate the ingredients using a large spoon or tongs, ensuring each element is evenly glazed with the tangy dressing.
- Allow the slaw to rest briefly, permitting the flavors to intermingle and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Transfer to a serving platter, presenting a vibrant and refreshing side dish that balances sweet, tart, and crunchy elements.
- Optionally, garnish with additional herbs or a sprinkle of nuts for added texture and visual appeal before serving chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Packed with crisp, tangy flavors that dance on your taste buds.
- Perfect summer side dish that brings fresh crunch to any meal.
- Balances sweet apples with tart cranberries for a vibrant flavor profile.
- Incredibly quick and easy to prepare, requiring no cooking at all.
- Offers a healthier alternative to traditional mayonnaise-heavy slaws.
- Stores well in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, making great make-ahead prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg