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Apple Coleslaw Recipe with Vibrant and Delicious Twist

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This apple coleslaw offers a creamy apple coleslaw with cranberries and a crunchy apple coleslaw with pecans almonds. It pairs perfectly as an easy apple slaw BBQ side dish featuring tangy apple cabbage coleslaw and a fall apple coleslaw with maple dressing.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more if needed
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage from about ½ head of cabbage
  • 1 large apple cut into matchsticks any kind will work
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion from about ½ of a medium onion
  • ½ cup dried cranberries I used sweetened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup candied pecans chopped see notes for alternatives

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, kosher salt, and black pepper, whisking until the dressing is completely smooth.
  2. Add the shredded green cabbage, matchstick-cut apple, thinly sliced red onion, dried cranberries, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped candied pecans to the bowl.
  3. Toss all the ingredients thoroughly using tongs, then taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  4. Serve the coleslaw right away or cover and chill it for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

  • To prepare ahead, mix the dressing separately and toss with the coleslaw up to 30 minutes before serving for the best texture
  • Leftovers stay good and maintain texture well even a day after assembling
  • This recipe serves 8 as a side dish or 4 as a more filling salad ideal with roasted chicken or other proteins
  • Candied pecans are available at most stores but can be substituted with plain or toasted slivered or sliced almonds, pistachios, or other nuts
  • Use pepitas or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option
  • For a vegan version, swap mayonnaise for a vegan alternative and ensure candied nuts are vegan
  • Greek yogurt may replace mayonnaise with added salt, honey or other sweeteners can replace maple syrup, pears can substitute apples, and raisins or chopped figs can substitute cranberries

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