Description
A vibrant and flavorful coleslaw made with crisp apples, tart cranberries, and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head of green or purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 2 medium Granny Smith or Fuji apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Finely shred the cabbage using a knife, box grater, or food processor.
- Grate the carrots and mix with the cabbage.
- Core and slice the apples; coat lightly with lemon juice.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar or honey, and celery seed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, apples, and cranberries; drizzle with dressing and mix until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tang as desired before serving.
Notes
Serve as a side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or family gatherings. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking necessary
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: coleslaw, summer salad, cranberry apple, picnic side dish, vegetarian coleslaw