Crisp Apple Cranberry Coleslaw Recipe
This crisp apple cranberry coleslaw recipe is fresh, crunchy, and lightly sweet. A quick and easy side dish perfect for holidays, and BBQs.
- Prep Time: 10 min, 2 hr chill.
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 8-12 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: no cook no bake
Ingredients
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- 4 cups of green and red shredded cabbage
- 2 medium apples, washed and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dice the apple.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and sugar until creamy.
- Mix the coleslaw mix, diced apples, dried cranberries and walnuts together in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
Notes
- Shred cabbage finely for the best texture and even coating of dressing.
- Chill the coleslaw for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Use raisins or cranberries to enhance flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving for the best balance.