Crisp Coleslaw with Apple (Printer-friendly)

A refreshing cabbage salad with sweet-tart grated apple and a light creamy dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 14 oz white cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
03 - 1 large apple, cored and grated (sweet-tart variety)
04 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt or light sour cream
06 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (light or regular)
07 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent apple browning)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, grated apple (tossed with lemon juice if using), and sliced spring onions.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Sample the salad and modify seasoning if necessary. Fold in chopped parsley if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweetness from the apple and honey makes this feel like a treat, not an obligation.
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat, no cooking required, which means less time stressed in the kitchen.
  • That tangy-creamy dressing clings to every strand of cabbage in a way that feels almost luxurious.
02 -
  • Grate your apple as close to serving time as possible, or toss it immediately in lemon juice—oxidation turns it brown and sad faster than you'd expect.
  • Don't skimp on seasoning the dressing; coleslaw is forgiving, but underseasoning makes it taste like sadness in a bowl.
03 -
  • Buy your cabbage whole and shred it yourself; the texture and flavor are noticeably better than pre-shredded, and it takes maybe three minutes with a sharp knife or a box grater.
  • Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad—this is your only chance to adjust seasonings without affecting the whole batch, so be bold about it.
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