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Apple Slaw

Apple Slaw is so QUICK to make and everyone loves this crunchy, fruity salad ! No mayonnaise or yogurt AND you can make the salad in advance !

Apple Slaw

Coleslaw has, and always will be one of our favorite salads, but this Apple Slaw is just fantastic. No mayonnaise (or yogurt!) in this dressing.

Kids also love this fruity slaw much more than the traditional coleslaw and I can understand why.

The Red Apples used are sweet and that does the trick every time. Green Apples would make this apple slaw recipe too tart even for my taste buds.

Apple Slaw

Since my mom-in-law moved in with us, I also started to learn what she likes and what not.

Although I have never heard her complain about any of my food, but in a way one can tell who likes which dishes more.

This Apple Slaw is one of her favorites ! She raves about it every time I make some, and I now make a little more so that she and I have something to chew on during the next day.

Neither of us are breakfast eaters and only have brunch now and then.

But around lunch time we start looking for something to munch on, nothing big or heavy. But a small plate of the leftover slaw does go down quite well.

Apple Slaw

Make ahead Apple Slaw !

You can also make the slaw in advance and keep the dressing to drizzle over just before serving, but even with the dressing the slaw will not lose it’s crunch.

Apple Slaw

And crunchy, that it is most definitely ! I do not shred the Cabbage too finely which also helps to keep the slaw crunchier for longer.

Use a little less Apple Cider if you like your slaw not too acidic and a bit more Honey if you prefer sweeter.

Apple Slaw

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Apple Slaw Recipe

Apple Slaw

Apple Slaw

Linda Nortje
Apple Slaw is so QUICK to make and everyone loves this crunchy, fruity salad ! No mayonnaise or yogurt AND you can make the salad in advance ! 
4.89 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 73 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Cabbage shredded
  • 1 Red Onion sliced
  • 2 Red Apples cored, halved and thinly sliced (see Note below)
  • 1 Lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • Black Pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Toss together the Cabbage, Onion, Apple and the Zest of the Lemon in a mixing bowl
  • Whisk together the Juice of the Lemon, Oil, Cider and Honey in a small bowl
  • Transfer slaw ingredients to a serving dish and drizzle over the dressing – season with Black Pepper (optional)

Notes

  • Right after I slice the Apple, I always sprinkle the slices lightly with Lemon Juice to prevent discoloration
Nutrition Facts
Apple Slaw
Serving Size
 
1 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
73
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
22
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.
Serve chilled and keep leftovers covered with cling wrap for one to two days.
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Jamie Sherman

Tuesday 7th of July 2015

This sounds so wonderful, Linda! The sweetness and crunch of the apples sound perfect for coleslaw!

Evelyn Osborn

Tuesday 7th of July 2015

I love the addition of apples to this classic dish!! Gotta try!!

Gayle

Monday 6th of July 2015

THis looks SO WONDERFUL!

Faye Wilkerson

Saturday 4th of July 2015

I love the addition of apples to your slaw.

Caroline Williams

Saturday 4th of July 2015

I agree apple in slaw is much better, and prefer the non-mayo dressing too. Looks good!

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