Description
Red cabbage slaw is a vibrant, crunchy dish that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. With its delightful mix of sweet apples, crisp carrots, and tangy apple cider vinegar, this slaw offers a perfect balance of flavors. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s ideal for family gatherings or as a refreshing weeknight side. Bring color and taste to your table with this simple recipe that promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded red cabbage (about ½ head)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced green apples (about 2 medium)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash all produce thoroughly, remove wilted leaves from the red cabbage, and chop it into quarters. Shred finely using a sharp knife or mandolin slicer.
- Shred the veggies: Grate or julienne the carrots and slice green apples thinly, keeping the skin on for added color.
- Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, carrots, and apple slices. Toss gently.
- Whisk your dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the slaw: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor mingling. Toss again before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg