Description
Crisp summer days call for Sweet and Tangy Apple Slaw, a refreshing salad dancing with bright colors and zesty flavors. Crunchy cabbage, juicy apples, and a punchy dressing come together to cool you down and lift your spirits.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Produce Ingredients:
- 1 Granny Smith apple, julienned (about 1 cup)
- 16 ounces (454 grams) shredded coleslaw mix (red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion, plus more for garnish
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor-packed vinaigrette by vigorously whisking olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, celery seed, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a compact mixing vessel until the ingredients emulsify into a smooth, glossy dressing.
- Slice crisp apples into delicate julienne strips, ensuring uniform thin matchsticks that will provide a fresh, crunchy texture to the slaw.
- Combine the julienned apples with pre-shredded coleslaw mix and finely chopped green onions in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and colorful base.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the vegetable and fruit mixture, gently tossing with a large spoon or spatula to ensure every ingredient is thoroughly and evenly coated with the tangy dressing.
- Transfer the slaw to a serving dish, garnishing with additional sliced green onions for a pop of color and fresh herbal note, and serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture and bright flavors.
Notes
- Slice apples just before mixing to prevent browning and maintain crisp texture.
- Choose tart, firm apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best crunch and flavor contrast.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity based on apple sweetness to balance tangy and sweet profile.
- Keep slaw chilled until serving to maintain vegetable crispness and prevent wilting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg