Description
This Sweet and Tangy Apple Coleslaw Salad is a refreshing side dish with crisp coleslaw, tart Granny Smith apples, and a creamy apple cider dressing. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a light lunch!
Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced into thin matchsticks
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 5 green onions, finely sliced
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, apple matchsticks, diced celery, and sliced green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or picnic salad.
Notes
- Adjust sugar amount depending on the tartness of the apples.
- Optional: add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience — flavors improve overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American