Winter Coleslaw Apple (Printable Version)

Crisp slaw featuring shredded cabbages, carrots, fennel, apples, and a tangy dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1/2 small green cabbage, finely shredded (approximately 4 cups)
02 - 1/4 small red cabbage, finely shredded (approximately 2 cups)
03 - 2 medium carrots, julienned or grated
04 - 1 small fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

→ Fruit

06 - 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), julienned or thinly sliced
07 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
10 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
15 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, fennel, and scallions until evenly combined.
02 - Toss apple slices with lemon juice in a separate bowl to prevent browning, then incorporate into the vegetable mixture.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the combined vegetables and apples, tossing thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
05 - Sprinkle chopped parsley and toasted nuts over the dressed slaw, if desired.
06 - Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and maintain crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It stays crisp for days in the fridge, getting better as the flavors marry.
  • The apple and fennel add sweetness and crunch that make winter vegetables feel exciting again.
02 -
  • Shred the cabbage as thin as possible or it will stay tough and won't absorb the dressing.
  • Don't skip the chill time, the slaw needs at least half an hour to relax and taste like itself.
03 -
  • Let the slaw sit for an hour if you can, the cabbage will soften just enough without losing its crunch.
  • If it tastes flat, add a pinch more salt and a squeeze of lemon, it'll wake everything up.

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