Apple Cabbage Slaw with Brown Sugar Cider Vinaigrette
A healthy side with flavor and crunch! It’s made with simple ingredients and an irresistibly tangy brown sugar cider vinaigrette.
Ingredients
For the Slaw:
- 3 cups thinly-sliced red or green cabbage
- 2 cups kale, chard, or another dark leafy green see note
- 1 medium apple see note
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup candied pecans or other nuts
For the Dressing:
- 6 tablespoons walnut oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon whole grain or Dijon mustard
- pinch fine sea salt
- 6-8 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash cabbage and greens if needed, and cut into small, thin slices. Core and dice the apple. Combine cabbage, greens, apple, and carrot in a large bowl. Toss well.
- To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small jar or liquid measuring cup. Whisk or shake until the mixture is smooth; dip a piece of cabbage or slaw into the dressing and sample; adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings to taste.
- Pour dressing over the slaw and toss to coat. Add pecans, toss gently once more, and serve.
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Notes
- Using pre-shredded cabbage and greens saves a lot of time in this recipe. Another option I love is to use Trader Joe’s “Cruciferous Crunch,” which is a mix of shredded kale, Brussels sprouts, red and green cabbage. (If using this mix, I still add red cabbage to get the extra crunch and purple color.)
- Tart, crisp apple varieties, such as Honeycrisp, work especially well in this slaw.
- Walnut oil brings a wonderfully warm, rich flavor to this vinaigrette, and is well worth keeping on hand for this and other dressings. If you don't have it, however, you can absolutely substitute extra-virgin olive, avocado, or sunflower oil in this vinaigrette.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 268 kcal, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 20 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 44 mg, Potassium: 348 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 15 g, Vitamin A: 3370 IU, Vitamin C: 60.2 mg, Calcium: 64 mg, Iron: 0.9 mg