Coleslaw with Apple (Printable version)

Crisp cabbage and grated apple in a tangy yogurt-mayo dressing with honey and Dijon mustard.

# What You Need:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, grated apple, and sliced spring onions in a large mixing bowl. Optionally toss apple with lemon juice before adding to prevent browning.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour dressing over vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning 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 actually get excited about eating
  • It comes together in twenty minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the grated apple immediately to keep it from turning brown, especially if you're prepping ahead
  • This coleslaw actually gets better after a few hours in the fridge, so don't be afraid to make it in the morning for dinner that night
03 -
  • Use a box grater rather than a food processor for the apple to avoid turning it into applesauce
  • The dressing tastes better after sitting for ten minutes, so make it first and let it hang out while you prep the vegetables
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