Description
Crisp apple coleslaw brings zesty California sunshine to your summer table. Refreshing cabbage and juicy apples mingle with a light, creamy dressing that delivers cool crunch you’ll crave at every picnic and potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 453 grams) coleslaw mix
- 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced into thin matchsticks
- ½ cup diced celery
- 5 green onions, finely sliced
Dressing Base:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage mixture into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a crisp base for the salad.
- Julienne the Granny Smith apple into thin, elegant strips, adding a tart crunch to the coleslaw.
- Finely dice the celery stalks to introduce a subtle, refreshing texture to the mix.
- Slice green onions into delicate rounds, dispersing a mild, aromatic flavor throughout the salad.
- Craft the dressing by combining apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes in a simmering saucepan.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients continuously, ensuring the sugar completely dissolves and creates a harmonious blend.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate mayonnaise, stirring until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Drizzle the warm dressing over the vegetable medley, gently tossing to ensure every ingredient is lavishly coated.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to intermingle and intensify for at least one hour.
- Serve the chilled coleslaw as a vibrant, tangy side dish that tantalizes the taste buds.
Notes
- Tangy dressing with apple cider vinegar creates a bright, zesty flavor profile that perfectly complements the crisp vegetables.
- Heating the dressing helps dissolve sugar completely and blend ingredients, enhancing the overall taste and texture of the coleslaw.
- Chilling the salad for at least an hour allows flavors to develop and meld, resulting in a more delicious and cohesive dish.
- Granny Smith apples add a tart crunch that balances the creamy mayonnaise and provides a refreshing contrast to the traditional coleslaw.
- Red pepper flakes introduce a subtle heat that elevates the salad from ordinary to extraordinary, giving it an unexpected kick.
- Serve this versatile side dish at barbecues, picnics, or alongside grilled meats for a crowd-pleasing accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg