Coleslaw Apple Cabbage Salad (Print Version)

A crisp cabbage salad with sweet apples and a light, creamy dressing for a fresh twist.

# 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 (preferably 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 - Place the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, grated apple, and spring onions in a large mixing bowl. To prevent apple browning, toss the apple with lemon juice before adding if desired.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. 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 brings a natural sweetness that balances the mustard without any sugar rushed cooking required.
  • It actually gets better after sitting for a bit, so you can make it ahead and never feel rushed.
  • No fancy techniques—just a knife, a grater, and about fifteen minutes of your time.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad too far ahead unless you like it softer—the cabbage releases water over time, which dilutes everything if you wait more than a few hours.
  • The apple makes all the difference in taste, but it oxidizes, so that lemon juice trick is worth the extra step if you're prepping early.
03 -
  • Make the dressing first and taste it alone—this way you know exactly how you want it to taste before it hits the vegetables, and you can adjust without waste.
  • If you forget the lemon juice and your apple starts to brown, don't panic; it'll still taste fine, just less pretty.
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