Description
This Cranberry Apple Coleslaw Salad is a refreshing and colorful twist on traditional coleslaw. The combination of crunchy cabbage, sweet apples, tart cranberries, and creamy dressing creates a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Coleslaw Salad:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 large apple, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans
Creamy Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables and Fruits – In a large mixing bowl, add shredded cabbage, apple slices, dried cranberries, shredded carrots, and sliced almonds or pecans.
- Prepare Creamy Dressing – In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and cohesive.
- Toss Coleslaw – Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated.
- Chill Before Serving – Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cranberry Apple Coleslaw Salad, Coleslaw Recipe, Apple Salad, Side Dish, Healthy Salad
