Green Cabbage and Apple Slaw (Printable)

Crisp shredded cabbage and tart apples in a light tangy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 large tart apple (such as Granny Smith), julienned or shredded
03 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

# Method:

01 - Combine the shredded cabbage, apple, carrot, and green onions in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
04 - Stir in parsley and poppy seeds if using.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The sweet-tangy dressing transforms plain cabbage into something people actually get excited about eating
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
  • Dont skip the thirty-minute rest period if you can help it—the flavors transform completely
  • Shred your cabbage thinner than you think you need to, those thick chunks make eating awkward
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one, those paper-thin shreds make such a difference in how the slaw feels in your mouth
  • The dressing tastes better if you make it in a jar and shake it vigorously instead of whisking
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