Description
A fresh and vibrant Apple Cranberry Coleslaw combining crisp three-color coleslaw mix with sweet apples, tart dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy honey-ginger dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for any meal or picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 14 oz bag 3-color coleslaw mix
- 1 large apple, chopped (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayo
- ¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ tsp dried ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the 3-color coleslaw mix, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onions until well distributed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt (or sour cream), honey, and dried ground ginger until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Toss the salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated with the dressing for consistent flavor.
- Adjust for lighter version: To make the coleslaw lighter, reduce the amounts of mayo and yogurt accordingly without compromising the balance of flavors.
- Serve or chill: Serve the coleslaw immediately for crisp freshness or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen before serving.
Notes
- Best to use crisp apples such as Honeycrisp or Fuji for optimal flavor and texture.
- Refrigeration enhances the melding of flavors but avoid storing too long to maintain crunchiness.
- This recipe is versatile; swap walnuts for pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Adjust honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
