Easy Creamy Apple Coleslaw Recipe
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Easy Creamy Apple Coleslaw Recipe
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Ready in 10 minutes this crunchy Apple Coleslaw is made with simple, fresh ingredients! It is filled with crisp apples and crunchy cabbage with an easy creamy dressing.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise use a quality mayo, I like Avocado or Olive oil mayo
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2-4 teaspoons honey Use more if a sweeter dressing is desired
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 9-12 ounce package coleslaw mix I like the kind with multiple colors of cabbage for pops of color, or shred your own, if you want to add purple cabbage, slice or shred ½ cup to add to the mix.
- 1 small apple cut into matchsticks, use sweet apples like Gala or Crispin, or sweet-tart apples, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise (½ cup), apple cider vinegar (2 TBL), honey (2-4 tsps), ground pepper (¼ tsp) and onion powder (1 tsp). Whisk to combine. If a sweeter coleslaw is desired use the higher amount of honey.
- Add the coleslaw mix (9-12 ounces) and apples (1 small apple, cut into matchsticks), and toss with tongs to thoroughly mix the contents. Serve immediately or for better flavor refrigerate for 30 or more minutes.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and doubles or triples easily.
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Notes
- Storage Tips
- Store this coleslaw recipe in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. It's still just as delicious after the next day. The purple cabbage will bleed into the slaw after the first day, but it doesn't affect the flavor.
- Can you freeze coleslaw? | Believe it or not, you can freeze coleslaw! Coleslaw made with only a vinegar dressing is best to freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge. If freezing coleslaw with mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, it's best to keep the dressing separate and freeze the coleslaw mix.
- Variations
- Low-Carb Apple Coleslaw (Sugar-Free) | Replace the honey with a sugar-free honey substitute (my favorite brand) or just a sugar substitute; for truly keto coleslaw (around 3 carbs per serving), omit the apple.
- Cranberry Apple Coleslaw | Add some dried fruit; raisins, chopped dates or dried cranberries (craisins) to bring holiday vibes.
- Apple Coleslaw with an Asian Twist | Make an Asian-inspired coleslaw by using soy sauce, sesame oil, peanuts or cashews to make a crunchy slaw and pieces of tangy mandarin oranges – Yum! Try my healthy Ramen noodle salad recipe.
- Healthy Coleslaw Recipe | To make a healthier coleslaw dressing, replace some of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Substitutions and Add-Ins
- More Tang: Add a teaspoon or two of Dijon mustard or a splash of soy sauce.
- Cheese: Add crumbled feta, blue cheese, or shredded cheddar.
- Protein: Make a well-rounded dish with protein by adding chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, or crispy bacon bits.
- Fresh Herbs: Try a handful of chopped cilantro, parsley, or dill.
- Spices: Sprinkle in some ground cinnamon, nutmeg or a little celery seed to pair well with the sweetness of the apples.
- Maple Syrup: Replace the honey with maple syrup for a slightly different flavor.
- Nuts and Seeds: Bring a crunch to the recipe with chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans. Pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, and sunflower seeds are also delicious!
- Onions: If preferred, swap the onion powder for diced red onion or sliced green onions.
- EXPERT TIPS
- This can be served immediately, but letting it chill for 30 minutes or more will allow the flavors to meld; you can easily make it several hours before serving.
- Makes a great side dish on its own, or top your burgers or pulled pork sliders with it.
- Low-Carb Apple Coleslaw (Sugar-Free) | Replace the honey with a sugar-free honey substitute (my favorite brand) or just a sugar substitute; for truly keto coleslaw (around 3 carbs per serving), omit the apple.
- Cranberry Apple Coleslaw | Add some dried fruit; raisins, chopped dates or dried cranberries (craisins) to bring holiday vibes.
- Apple Coleslaw with an Asian Twist | Make an Asian-inspired coleslaw by using soy sauce, sesame oil, peanuts or cashews to make a crunchy slaw and pieces of tangy mandarin oranges – Yum! Try my healthy Ramen noodle salad recipe.
- Healthy Coleslaw Recipe | To make a healthier coleslaw dressing, replace some of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- More Tang: Add a teaspoon or two of Dijon mustard or a splash of soy sauce.
- Cheese: Add crumbled feta, blue cheese, or shredded cheddar.
- Protein: Make a well-rounded dish with protein by adding chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, or crispy bacon bits.
- Fresh Herbs: Try a handful of chopped cilantro, parsley, or dill.
- Spices: Sprinkle in some ground cinnamon, nutmeg or a little celery seed to pair well with the sweetness of the apples.
- Maple Syrup: Replace the honey with maple syrup for a slightly different flavor.
- Nuts and Seeds: Bring a crunch to the recipe with chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans. Pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, and sunflower seeds are also delicious!
- Onions: If preferred, swap the onion powder for diced red onion or sliced green onions.
- This can be served immediately, but letting it chill for 30 minutes or more will allow the flavors to meld; you can easily make it several hours before serving.
- Makes a great side dish on its own, or top your burgers or pulled pork sliders with it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
11 serving
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11 serving | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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