Apple Coleslaw with Cranberries and Pecans

Name: Apple Coleslaw with Cranberries and Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 large apple; ½ cup Thinly sliced red onion; ½ cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; ½ cup candied pecans

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
182 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Apple Coleslaw with Cranberries and Pecans

Jacqueline Bell

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This Apple Coleslaw with dried cranberries and candied pecans features a traditional base of shredded cabbage, tossed in a creamy maple balsamic dressing. It's a sweet and savory, crunchy twist on coleslaw that's perfect for fall - or any time, really! The leftovers hold up well and it can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for a get-together or potluck, or meal-prep.

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more if needed
¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more if needed
4 cups shredded green cabbage (from about ½ head of cabbage)
1 large apple cut into matchsticks (any kind will work)
½ cup Thinly sliced red onion (from about ½ of a medium onion)
½ cup dried cranberries (I used sweetened)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup candied pecans chopped (see notes for alternatives)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup mayonnaise, the 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, the 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, the 2 tablespoons maple syrup, the ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and the ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
Add the 4 cups shredded green cabbage, the 1 large apple sliced into matchsticks, the ½ cup thinly sliced red onion, the ½ cup dried cranberries, the 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and the ½ cup candied pecans, chopped.
Use tongs to mix everything together well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend together.

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Notes

To make ahead, I recommend mixing the dressing separately and tossing the coleslaw together up to 30 minutes before serving. This is when it's at its best. However, the leftovers are also great, and hold up really well, even the day after it's been tossed together!
This serves 8 as a side, and the nutrition information is estimated for this amount. This coleslaw can also serve 4 as a more substantial salad, perfect to pair with roasted chicken or a protein of your choice.
Candied pecans can usually be found with the other nuts at your grocery store. You can also make your own candied nuts. Other nuts, such as plain or toasted slivered or sliced almonds, pistachios, or whatever you have around will work just fine as an alternative. For a nut-free version, feel free to use pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sunflower seeds.
For a vegan version, use a vegan mayo substitute in the dressing, and make sure your candied nuts are vegan.
Other ingredient substitutions: Greek yogurt may be used in place of mayonnaise (add more salt to the dressing in this case), honey or another sweetener may be used in place of maple syrup, pear may be used in place of apple, and other dried fruit such as raisins or chopped figs may be used in place of the cranberries.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 227mg (9%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 136IU (3%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	182kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	227mg	9%
Potassium	126mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	16g	32%
Vitamin A	136IU	3%
Vitamin C	16mg	18%
Calcium	32mg	3%
Iron	0.5mg	3%