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Fresh Honey Mustard Coleslaw with Crisp Apples

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A tangy, sweet, and satisfyingly crunchy coleslaw featuring crisp apples and a light honey mustard dressing. Perfect for summer BBQs and quick weeknight sides.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded (about half a medium head)
  • 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
  • 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or light vegetable oil
  • Salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Finely shred the green and red cabbage. Thinly slice the apples, leaving the skin on. Peel and grate the carrot, and thinly slice the red onion if using. This should take about 15 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until combined. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  3. Place the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, apples, and onion into a large mixing bowl. Pour the honey mustard dressing over the top and toss gently but thoroughly, making sure every shred is coated without mashing the apples. This takes around 5 minutes.
  4. Let the coleslaw sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marry and cabbage to soften slightly without losing crunch. You can serve immediately if short on time.
  5. Before serving, give the slaw a quick toss and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture. Toss apples with lemon juice if browning occurs. Chill for at least 20 minutes for best flavor. Store dressing separately if preparing ahead to keep slaw crisp. Eat within 2-3 days for best texture.

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Keywords: coleslaw, honey mustard, apples, fresh, crunchy, summer, side dish, easy recipe, healthy

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