Apple Slaw
Apple Slaw combines shredded green and red cabbage with crisp apple strips and chickpeas to create a crunchy, fresh salad. The addition of celery, green onions, pepitas, and optional dried cranberries adds layers of texture and flavor. Coated in a creamy tahini dressing and brightened with fresh lemon juice, this slaw offers a balanced mix of savory, nutty, tart, and sweet notes, making it a versatile side or light meal option.
Ingredients
- 3 cups green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 apple cored and cut into thin strips, large
- 3 green onion sliced
- 1 celery diced, rib
- 1/4 cup Pepitas
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- tahini dressing
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- lemon juice for serving, fresh squeeze
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, chickpeas, apple, green onion, celery, pepitas, cranberries (if using), and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Make the tahini dressing and pour it over the slaw. Use tongs to toss until the slaw is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the top and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container and consume within two days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.