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Apple cabbage slaw with shredded carrots and a brown sugar cider vinaigrette, served in a clear glass bowl.
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cabbage slaw
Servings: 4
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Monica Lensink

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.

Notes

  1. 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.)
  2. Tart, crisp apple varieties, such as Honeycrisp, work especially well in this slaw.
  3. 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

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3370IU | Vitamin C: 60.2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.9mg