Cabbage & Apple Festive Slaw
Cabbage & Apple Festive Slaw is a vibrant, crunchy side dish perfect for any gathering. Bursting with the crispness of fresh cabbage and the sweetness of tart apples, it’s enveloped in a zesty dressing that ties all the flavors together beautifully. This slaw not only adds an eye-catching splash of color to your table but also delights the palate, making it an ideal accompaniment for holiday meals or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tart apples (Granny Smith), cored and sliced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Remove outer leaves from cabbage and slice thinly into ribbons. Core and slice apples into matchstick pieces; toss with lemon juice if desired. Grate carrots finely and thinly slice red onions.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix cabbage, apples, carrots, and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Customize by adding nuts for crunch or dried cranberries for sweetness. For meal prep, store slaw in an airtight container without dressing until ready to serve.