5 from 33 votes
Apple Coleslaw
Apple Coleslaw combines crisp shredded cabbage and apples with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and sweeteners. The addition of poppy seeds, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and scallions provides layers of texture and a balance between sweet and tangy flavors. This salad is a quick, refreshing side ideal for complementing hearty dishes or BBQ meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
10
servings (1 cup each)
Calories:
230 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix (see note 2)
- 2 apple peeled, cored, and julienned (see note 3
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
Instructions
- To make the dressing, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, honey, mustard, poppy seeds, and salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Cover and chill until serving time or up to 3 days in advance.
- In a large bowl, add coleslaw mix, apples, scallions, cranberries, and almonds. Drizzle with dressing to taste and toss to combine.
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Notes
- Apple cider vinegar in the dressing prevents apple slices from browning during storage.
- Use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix for quicker preparation or shred fresh cabbage and carrots by hand for better texture.
- Choose apple varieties based on desired sweetness: Gala or Fuji for sweet, Granny Smith or Braeburn for tart.
- This recipe yields approximately ten 1-cup side servings.
- Dressing can be prepared up to three days in advance and refrigerated to enhance flavor blending.
- Store assembled coleslaw covered in the refrigerator and consume within four days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cup
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
233mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.