Description
This Apple Cranberry Coleslaw is a refreshing and vibrant twist on the classic coleslaw, combining the crunchiness of cabbage with the sweetness of apples and cranberries.
Ingredients
4 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage (optional for color)
1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), julienned or thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for extra crunch)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Core and thinly slice the apple. Toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage (if using), carrots, cranberries, apple slices, green onions (if using), and nuts (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
- Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For added freshness, sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top before serving.
For a different flavor, swap the dressing for a poppy seed version.
To make it lighter, replace some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
To turn this into a main dish, add cooked chicken or turkey.
If making ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg