Coleslaw with Apples, Cranberries & Almonds and Maple Vinaigrette
If you're looking for a healthy side dish or easy lunch that's healthy without sacrificing flavor, this Coleslaw with Apples is for you. Made with a traditional coleslaw mix, this apple coleslaw adds juicy apple, tart cranberries, crunchy almost and is topped with a maple syrup dr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounce package coleslaw with shredded carrots
- 1 cup sweet apple cut into thin bite size slices
- 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- Sliced green onions for garnish optional - use the green parts or tops only
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons real maple syrup
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing:
In a mason jar or a small bowl, combine garlic, dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add olive oil and whisk to combine or add a lid to your jar and shake vigorously. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Set aside. - To make the salad:In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mixture, apples, almond and cranberries. Toss gently to combine. Drizzle with about half of the prepared salad dressing and toss to coat. (You won't need all the salad dressing, reserve the rest in the fridge for another use.)
- Serve and enjoy. Refrigerate leftovers
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Notes
I like to use a sweet apple in this recipe such as a honeycrisp. You can play around with all sorts of flavors depending on which apple you choose!
To keep the prep simple, I slice the apples and then cut slices in half horizontally. You could dice them, too! If you're looking for a fancier presentation, you can cut them into matchsticks. Do whatever works for you :)
Because of the lemon juice in the dressing, the dressed salad keeps well for a day or so. It will start to soften after a bit.
Green onions add a nice pop of color for taste and garnish (optional)
Consider using the leftover dressing to top another salad, or drizzle it over roasted root veggies. Yum!!!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g
