Description
Brighten your meals with this vibrant Apple Cranberry Coleslaw, featuring crisp Granny Smith apples and tangy cranberries. This refreshing slaw is a delightful balance of sweetness and crunch, perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, it’s a nutrient-packed side dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded (about 1/2 medium cabbage)
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced thin
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if preferred)
- 1 cup carrots, shredded (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by washing and slicing it into thin strips.
- Core and slice the Granny Smith apples into thin wedges or matchsticks.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, sliced apples, shredded carrots, and dried cranberries. Toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the slaw mixture, tossing until well-coated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled in a bowl or on plates, garnished with extra cranberries or apple slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg