Green Cabbage and Apple Slaw (Print Version)

Crisp shredded cabbage and tart apples tossed in a tangy honey-mustard dressing. A refreshing side ready in just 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 large tart apple (such as Granny Smith), julienned or shredded
03 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, apple, carrot, and green onions.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
04 - Stir in parsley and poppy seeds, if using.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
06 - Serve immediately for extra crunch, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The dressing strikes that perfect balance between tangy and slightly sweet, making it impossible to stop eating
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
  • The texture changes significantly after sitting for an hour, so choose your serving time based on whether you want maximum crunch or softened flavors
  • Salt will draw moisture out of the cabbage over time, making the slaw watery if you dress it too far ahead
03 -
  • Grating the apple instead of julienning it helps the dressing cling better and distributes the flavor more evenly throughout each bite
  • Letting the dressed slaw sit for exactly thirty minutes creates this perfect middle ground where the vegetables have softened slightly but still retain their satisfying crunch
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