Sweet, juicy apple turns everyday coleslaw into the side dish everyone goes back for.
Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
What makes it special
Apples
Lemon juice
Sugar
Black pepper
I always thought coleslaw was a bit boring until I started adding apple. Now it's my favorite side for anything grilled. The apple brings sweetness and juice, the cabbage brings crunch, and the dressing has a nice tang from cider vinegar and mustard.
Why it's so good
It's crisp and refreshing, never soggy.
Sweet and tangy in perfect balance.
It takes about ten minutes.
It's fantastic piled onto sandwiches.
Tips for the crunchiest slaw
Pick crisp apples and leave the skin on for color.
Use lemon juice so the apples stay bright.
Don't overdress. Start with most of the dressing and add more if needed.
Chill briefly. Twenty minutes is enough for the flavors to come together.
Variations
Lighter: half Greek yogurt, half mayo.
Cranberry: a handful of dried cranberries.
Poppy seed: a teaspoon in the dressing.
No mayo: a vinaigrette of olive oil, vinegar, honey and Dijon.
Spicy: chopped jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
Serve it with
Pulled pork, burgers, fish tacos, ribs, sliders, or any picnic spread.
Shredded cabbage, carrots and crisp apple matchsticks in a creamy apple cider and Dijon dressing with celery seed. Ready in 10 minutes.
Salads Easy American
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Servings
6
Ingredients 12 items
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Coleslaw
Dressing
Instructions 5 steps
1
Shred the cabbage and carrots, cut the apples into matchsticks and toss them with lemon juice.
2
Whisk the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, Dijon, celery seed, salt and pepper.
3
Put the cabbage, carrots and apples in a large bowl.
4
Pour over the dressing and toss until everything is coated.
5
Chill for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
145
Protein
1g
Carbs
15g
Fat
9g
Sugar
9g
Fiber
3g
Sodium
130mg
Questions, answered
Which apples stay crisp?
Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji and Pink Lady. Avoid soft, mealy apples.
How do I keep the apples from browning?
Toss the matchsticks in lemon juice as soon as you cut them.
Can I freeze it?
No. Cabbage and apples lose their crunch when frozen.
Recipe by
Denise
Home cook, baker and serial recipe tweaker. I share the dishes my family asks for most, written step by step so they turn out right in your kitchen too.
