Description

This Green Shreds with Crimson Apple Matchsticks apple slaw is an easy, vibrant, and crisp side dish. It combines shredded green cabbage, carrots, and crisp apple matchsticks in a creamy, tangy dressing, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 small head green cabbage (approx. 600g), finely shredded
2–3 medium carrots (approx. 200g), shredded or julienned
2 medium crisp apples (approx. 350g), such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and cut into matchsticks
0.5 cup mayonnaise (120ml), full-fat or light
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5ml)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (15ml)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Finely shred the green cabbage and carrots; a food processor works well for uniform strips. Core the apples and cut them into thin matchsticks.
Make Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Combine Slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and apple matchsticks.
Dress and Toss: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Chill and Serve: Cover the slaw and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For a lighter dressing, swap some mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt or use plant-based mayonnaise for a vegan option. To save time, use pre-shredded coleslaw mix. Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch. For a brighter flavor, stir in fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.

Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: No-Cook, Assembling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
Calories: 190 calories
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: apple slaw, easy side, healthy, quick dinner, family-friendly, crisp, no-cook, vegetarian, gluten-free