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The Ultimate Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw with Honey-Dijon Dressing

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy apple cranberry coleslaw, featuring shredded cabbage, apple chunks, and dried cranberries.
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Make this crisp and tangy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw, perfect for holiday gatherings, picnics, or weeknight dinners. It features crunchy cabbage, sweet apples, and tart cranberries in a creamy, homemade Honey-Dijon dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large crisp apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, chopped apple, and dried cranberries. If using, add the chopped walnuts.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seed, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your Honey-Dijon dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and apple mixture.
  4. Toss everything together until the vegetables and fruit are evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving as a refreshing crunchy slaw.

Notes

  • For a lighter dressing, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • If you prefer a zesty dressing, add 1/2 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger to the dressing mixture.
  • This coleslaw tastes best when made a few hours ahead, but do not let it sit longer than 24 hours, as the apples may soften too much.

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