Coleslaw with Apple (Printable Version)

Crisp cabbage and grated apple tossed in a light, creamy yogurt dressing for a sweet-tangy flavor profile.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 14 oz white cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
03 - 1 large apple, cored and grated (sweet-tart variety)
04 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
06 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (light or regular)
07 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent apple browning)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, grated apple, and spring onions in a large mixing bowl. Toss apple with lemon juice before adding if preventing browning is desired.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables and apple evenly with the creamy dressing.
04 - Taste salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Fold in chopped parsley if using.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The apple transforms ordinary coleslaw into something people will actually get excited about eating
  • It keeps beautifully for days unlike lettuce based salads that wilt so quickly
  • The dressing strikes that perfect balance between creamy enough and light enough
02 -
  • The salad needs time to rest for the flavors to develop properly so never skip the refrigeration step
  • Grating the apple instead of chopping it distributes the flavor more evenly throughout every bite
  • Squeeze your shredded cabbage gently with clean hands after dressing it to help the flavors absorb faster
03 -
  • Use a box grater instead of a food processor for better texture control
  • Let your grater do the work against the cabbage for those perfect thin shreds not a knife
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