Cranberry Almonds Apple Slaw

Name: 📋Cranberry Almonds Apple Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 head small green cabbage (shredded); 1/2 head small red cabbage (shredded (about 5-6 cups of mixed shredded cabbage)); 1 1/2 cups carrot (sliced into matchsticks); 2 stalks of celery (diced); 2 gala apples (sliced into matchsticks); 1/2 cup green onion; 3/4 cup almonds (sliced); 3/4 dried cranberries; 3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Salt & pepper to taste

Apple slaw can be enjoyed all through the year. Sweet apples tossed with fresh crunchy cabbage, carrot, and celery along with tart dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and green onions. This apple coleslaw is creamy, sweet, and delicious!

apple slaw with cranberries and almonds in bowl

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Apple coleslaw
Ingredients needed
How to make apple cranberry slaw
Tips to make best apple cranberry coleslaw
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📋Cranberry Almonds Apple Slaw
Recipe Notes

Apple coleslaw

Traditional coleslaw has a mix of shredded cabbage and carrot sticks. Adding sweet apple slices and tart-dried cranberries adds a pop of color and flavor to the salad. What makes this salad to the next level is the creamy salad dressing.

Adding mustard and apple cider vinegar to Greek yogurt-mayonnaise dressing helps cut the rich creaminess of the dressing and adds a hint of savory touch to the salad to balance it.

A salad that can I enjoy all year through. It’s a great summer salad for picnics, potlucks, or BBQ parties and a great side dish during fall with any roast meat or pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwich with cool creamy apple slaw. Love how the summer classic salad fit for winter with the use of two of the fall’s favorite fruits apples and dried cranberries. A mix of both green cabbage and red cabbage in the apple slaw recipe makes this salad more bright and beautiful.

The Apple slaw recipe is one of the easiest side dishes that you can make ahead. A fantastic option for last-minute stress-free cooking if you are pressed for time. You’ll need only 15 minutes even if you plan on slicing cabbage, carrots, and apple on your own instead buying pre-made coleslaw mix from the store.

Ingredients needed

Here’s what you’ll need-

Coleslaw

½ head small green cabbage, shredded
½ head small red cabbage, shredded (about 5-6 cups of mixed shredded cabbage)
1 ½ cups carrot, sliced into matchsticks
2 stalks celery, diced
2 gala apples, sliced into matchsticks
½ cup green onion
¾ cup almonds, sliced
¾ dried cranberries

all ingredients for apple cranberry slaw

Dressing

¾ cup fat free Greek yogurt
½ cup low fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper to taste

Cabbage – you can use just green cabbage or use a mix of both green and red cabbage. Slice the cabbage thinly or use a mandolin slicer to shred the cabbage.
Carrot – use one large carrot to slice into matchsticks. If you don’t have time to slice cabbage or carrots you can buy pre-made coleslaw mix from the store.
Apples – use any apple of your choice. I used gala apple, you can use Granny smith, and Honeycrisp varieties too.
Celery – adds crunch to apple slaw. Dice celery into small bite sizes.
Green onion – adds crispiness and freshness to the salad that helps balance the flavors.
Dried cranberry – not only does it add a pop of color to the apple cranberry slaw it also helps with flavors. The tartness of dried cranberries helps balance the creamy sweet dressing of the salad.
Almonds – extra crunch and added nutrition.
Greek yogurt – I prefer to use fat-free Greek yogurt to keep the salad light.
Mayonnaise – you can use homemade or store-bought mayonnaise. Use the best quality mayonnaise for the best taste.
Apple cider vinegar – balances the richness of the salad dressing.
Dijon mustard – enhances the flavors. Choose between creamy mustard or grainy mustard.
Honey – swap honey with maple syrup. Honey adds a subtle sweetness to the slaw. Feel free to adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste, I like to add subtle sweetness by using little honey or maple syrup.
Season – season as per taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.

How to make apple cranberry slaw

Prepare coleslaw ingredients – shred green & red cabbage, slice carrot into matchsticks, dice celery, slice apple into matchsticks).

Whisk together coleslaw dressing by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a measuring cup or jar.

Toss all coleslaw ingredients together in a large salad bowl.

Pour salad dressing over the salad. Gently toss everything.

Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Tips to make best apple cranberry coleslaw

Use both green cabbage and red cabbage for a pop of colors.
Use pre-made coleslaw mix from the store if you are pressed of time.
To prevent apples from browning, soak diced apple in the lemon-water marinade until ready to use. Drain soaked apple and dry it completely using a kitchen towel and then use it in making the salad.
Coleslaw tastes delicious when served right away or after chilling in the fridge for some time.

What to serve with apple slaw

You can pair this side dish with any meal of your choice, BBQ meat, use it in pulled pork or pulled chicken sandwich, or use it as a holiday side dish with ham or turkey; it is also great for summer picnics and potlucks.

It pairs beautifully with grilled meat, roasted meat, pulled meat, with burgers, sandwiches, have it as salad.

FAQS

Can I use other dried fruit instead of dried cranberries?

Yes, you can use other dried fruits like dates, currants, dried raisins, or dried cherries.

Can I use other nuts in the recipe?

Yes, feel free to use whatever nuts are available. You can use chopped walnuts, and chopped pecans instead of almonds. Seeds like pumpkin seeds and melon seeds can be a great addition to this salad.

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this dish in advance. Just chop all ingredients a day ahead and store them in the fridge.

How to store leftover apple slaw?

Store any leftover apple slaw in airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. It’s best enjoyed right away. Before serving, make sure to stir the slaw well and then serve.

Can I freeze this slaw?

I won’t not recommend freezing. Diary products like yogurt and mayonnaise does not freeze well. The texture will change entirely.

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Recipe Notes

Use both green cabbage and red cabbage for a pop of colors.
Use pre-made coleslaw mix from the store if you are pressed of time.
To prevent apples from browning, soak diced apple in the lemon-water marinade until ready to use. Drain soaked apple and dry it completely using a kitchen towel and then use it in making the salad.
Coleslaw tastes delicious when served right away or after chilling in the fridge for some time.

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