Coleslaw with Apples and Nuts

Coleslaw with apples and nuts is a delicious side for any cookout or barbecue. Crisp, bright and tangy, this slaw is also amazing on a pulled pork sandwich or in a fish taco.

I really love good coleslaw. It pairs amazingly with rich foods and is quite versatile as a leftover.

What you need to make Coleslaw with Apples and Nuts:

As a kid, I was always grossed out by coleslaw because it was often heavy on mayonnaise and flavorless. This coleslaw recipe is the antidote to my childhood cafeteria coleslaw memories.

The vinegar, lime juice, and Dijon mustard create a delicious and bright complement to the mayonnaise. The chopped apples and nuts create multiple layers of texture and crunch.

This coleslaw recipe is super easy to put together and only gets better with time making it a very easy meal to make in advance.

Making the dressing: 

The first step is to make the dressing. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.  Mix all the dressing ingredients until they’re fully combined.

Chop the vegetables: 

Next, you’re going to shred the vegetables into thin strips. A good sharp knife will cut through the cabbage creating thin ribbons. Cut the apple into small matchstick-shaped pieces.

The carrots can be difficult to cut into thin matchstick pieces, so once I’ve peeled the exterior of the carrot, I use the vegetable peeler to create ribbons to add to the coleslaw. If you have a food processor you could use the shredding attachment to make this process really efficient.

Once your vegetables are all chopped, combine them with the dressing and mix until fully dressed.

You can serve the coleslaw immediately, but ideally, you’ll give it at least an hour for all the flavors to combine.

When you’re ready to serve chop up your choice of nut and sprinkle over the coleslaw. My favorite nuts to use are pecans or almonds.

Coleslaw is a great side for many dishes try some of these:

• Cajun Salmon
• Canned Salmon Taco
• Bang Bang Salmon
• Baja Shrimp Bowl (Grain Bowl Salad)
• Homemade Black Bean Burgers
• Buffalo Chickpeas Wrap 

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Recipe

Coleslaw with Apples and Nuts

Coleslaw with apples and nuts is a delicious side for any cookout or barbecue. Crisp, bright and tangy, this slaw is also amazing on a pulled pork sandwich or in a fish taco. I really love good coleslaw. It pairs amazingly with rich foods and is quite versatile as a leftover. The vinegar, lime juice and Dijon mustard create a delicious and bright complement to the mayonnaise. The chopped apples and nuts create multiple layers of texture and crunch.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

marinate 1 hour hr

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients

  

• ¾ C mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 C Napa cabbage shredded
• 2 C Red cabbage shredded
• 6 carrots grated
• 1 green apple chopped
• ½ C chopped nuts Almonds or Pecans

Instructions

 

Making the dressing:

• The first step is to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
• Mix all the dressing ingredients until they’re fully combined.

Chop the vegetables:

• Next you’re going to shred the vegetables into thin strips.
• A good sharp knife will cut through the cabbage creating thin ribbons.
• Cut the apple into small matchstick shaped pieces.
• The carrots can be difficult to cut into thin matchstick pieces, so once I’ve peeled the exterior of the carrot, I use the vegetable peeler to create ribbons to add to the coleslaw.
• Once your vegetables are all chopped, combine them with the dressing and mix until fully dressed.
• When you’re ready to serve chop up your choice of nut and sprinkle over the coleslaw. My favorite nuts to use are pecans or almonds.

Notes

You can serve the coleslaw immediately, but ideally you’ll give it at least an hour for all the flavors to combine.

If you have a food processor you could use the shredding attachment to make this process really efficient.