Description
A refreshing and crunchy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw featuring a colorful mix of coleslaw vegetables, sweet apples, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts all tossed in a creamy honey-ginger dressing. Perfect as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Coleslaw Mix
- 14 oz bag 3-color coleslaw mix
Fruits and Nuts
- 1 large apple, chopped (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ tsp dried ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine the main ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the 3-color coleslaw mix, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt or sour cream, honey, and dried ground ginger until you achieve a smooth, well-combined dressing.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the creamy dressing.
- Adjust for lighter dressing (optional): If desired, reduce the amounts of mayonnaise and yogurt to create a lighter version of the dressing to suit your taste and preference.
- Serve or chill: Serve the apple cranberry coleslaw immediately for the freshest crunch, or refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop deeper taste.
Notes
- Using Honeycrisp or Fuji apples ensures a sweet, crisp texture that complements the tart cranberries.
- For a dairy-free version, replace yogurt or sour cream with a vegan alternative and use a dairy-free mayo.
- Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Refrigerating the coleslaw for a few hours enhances the melding of flavors but may soften the crunch slightly.
- This coleslaw pairs excellently with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a refreshing side dish in picnics and festive meals.
