Green Cabbage Apple Slaw (Printable)

Crisp shredded cabbage and tart apples in a tangy honey-mustard dressing for a refreshing side dish.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, apple, carrot, and green onions.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
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 if needed.
06 - Serve immediately for extra crunch, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It stays crisp for hours, which means you can actually prep it ahead without it turning into mush.
  • The apple-and-vinegar combo makes it taste bright and alive without any weird aftertaste.
  • It pairs with literally anything grilled, smoked, or sandwich-related without stealing the spotlight.
02 -
  • If you shred the apple and don't toss it with dressing immediately, it'll start browning—so do that step last, or squeeze some lemon juice on it if you're getting ahead of yourself.
  • The slaw will release water as it sits, so if you're making it hours ahead, don't dress it until the last minute or it'll get soggy and sad.
03 -
  • Taste the dressing before you combine it with the vegetables, so you're not frustrated trying to fix it later.
  • If it breaks or looks separated, whisk in a splash of water and it'll come back together like magic.
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