Description
A delightful and colorful Apple Cranberry Poppy Seed Slaw recipe that offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures. This refreshing slaw is a great side dish for any occasion, from summer picnics to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Slaw:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 large apple, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, apple, cranberries, and green onions.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Stir the slaw before serving. Garnish with additional cranberries or poppy seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds.
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best for a sweet-tart flavor contrast.
- This slaw pairs well with grilled chicken, sandwiches, or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
