Fall Apple Slaw
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5
Fall Apple Slaw
Description
This Fall Apple Slaw combines several shredded vegetables and fresh apple cut into matchsticks to maintain texture and prevent mushiness, along with dried fruit and assorted seeds and nuts for flavor and crunch. The coleslaw vegetables provide a crisp base with a subtle sweetness, while the golden beet adds earthiness and vibrant color.
The dressing blends mayonnaise with cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and celery seed to create a creamy yet tangy coating that lightly dresses the ingredients without overpowering them. Tossing the slaw with the dressing just before serving keeps the components fresh and crisp, although it can be chilled for several hours to meld flavors.
This salad works well as a side dish in autumn meals, offering a fresh counterpoint to richer foods. The combination of nuts and seeds adds hearty texture and nutty notes that complement the tart apple and cranberries.
Ingredients
slaw
- 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1 medium golden beet shredded
- 1 apple cut into matchsticks and tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning; do not peel
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup Pepitas
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup pecan spiced
creamy cider dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Toss together all the slaw ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients and give it a taste. You may want to add more sugar, or salt. If you want a thicker dressing you can add more mayo.
- Toss the slaw with the dressing. The slaw can be served right away, or refrigerated for up to several hours ahead.
Notes
- Cut the apple into matchsticks instead of shredding to maintain crispness and prevent mushiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1672IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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