Apple Coleslaw (Printable Version)

Crisp apples and crunchy cabbage tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing for a refreshing side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 medium apples (Gala or Granny Smith), julienned or grated
04 - 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

11 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned apples, grated carrot, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage and apple mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Fold in the chopped parsley and toasted sunflower seeds or walnuts if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The sweet tart contrast from the apples wakes up every bite and makes people go back for seconds without realizing it.
  • Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you look like a genius with almost zero effort.
02 -
  • If you prep this more than a few hours ahead the apples will brown and the cabbage will weep, so dress it close to serving time for the best texture.
  • Salting the cabbage ahead of time and squeezing out the moisture gives you a slaw that stays crunchy instead of turning into a puddle.
03 -
  • A mandoline makes quick work of the apples and cabbage but watch your fingertips because it does not care about your wellbeing.
  • Toasting the sunflower seeds in a dry pan for two minutes transforms them from bland to addictive, never skip this step.

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