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CRANBERRY APPLE COLESLAW

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw: Refreshing Crunch for Every Meal

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is a delightful twist on the classic side dish, packed with vibrant colors and nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 4 cups fresh cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 medium fresh apples chopped; options: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji
  • 1 cup dried cranberries set aside for texture
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or substitute with white vinegar
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed or fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • food processor
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely shred about four cups of fresh cabbage using a sharp knife or food processor.
  2. Wash and chop two medium-sized apples, choosing varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  3. Measure out one cup of dried cranberries, setting these aside.
Mixing Dressing
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine half a cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with one tablespoon of honey and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add shredded cabbage, chopped apples, and dried cranberries. Pour the creamy dressing over and coat all ingredients.
Tossing
  1. Gently toss everything together until well-coated with dressing, about a minute.
Adjusting Seasoning
  1. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with more honey or tanginess with more apple cider vinegar as desired.
Serving or Chilling
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one to two hours, or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional add-ins like nuts or seeds can be added just before serving to maintain texture.

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