An Apple and Cabbage Slaw Loaded With Flavor
A good slaw recipe is something that is often guarded like a national secret. Lucky for us, our generous friends shared their recipe for this beyond ordinary red cabbage and apple slaw. It’s something we’ve made on repeat since we first ate it, and we’re sure that you will too! Bring it to your next picnic, or serve it at the backyard BBQ with Beer Brats and Corn on the Cob.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Apple and Red Cabbage Slaw
Red cabbage–We love red cabbage (also called purple cabbage) for its vibrant color, but if you have other cabbage on hand that you’d like to use, that will work too, or you can check out our Classic Slaw or Miso-Ginger Chicken Slaw recipes.
Granny Smith apples–Crisp and tart!!
Red onion–Red onion brings a little spicy warmth to the slaw.
Jalapeño–If you don’t love spice, you can leave this out. As far as peppers go, jalapeño is pretty mild.
Herbs–Cilantro and mint for the most refreshment!
Lime zest and juice–Nice and bright citrus to blend with the mayo.
Mayonnaise–Just the tiniest amount! You could definitely sub yogurt (we only call for ¼ cup) but we prefer mayo.
How to Make This Wholesome Cabbage and Apple Slaw
Cut, chop, and zest all of your ingredients. You’ll want to have a good knife and citrus zester around for this!
Combine the ingredients–Cabbage, apples, onion, cilantro, mint, jalapeño, lime zest lime juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper all together in a large bowl.
- Let it mellow. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
How to Store Cabbage and Apple Slaw + Tips
Cabbage is pretty hardy, and this cabbage and apple coleslaw will hold up in the fridge for up to six days.
A head of cabbage can be a lot of cabbage. If you find yourself with more cabbage on your hands than you know what to do with, it’s best to freeze any extra cabbage before you dress it.
Give this coleslaw at least 30 minutes to marinate before serving.
We love a mandoline for this recipe. Some people shy away from a mandoline, but once you get used to using this tool, it helps jobs like this go by in a snap.
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