Description
A refreshing and colorful Apple Cranberry Coleslaw that combines the crunch of 3-color coleslaw mix with sweet apples, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a creamy honey-ginger dressing. Perfect as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Mix
- 14 oz bag 3-color coleslaw mix
- 1 large apple, chopped (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ tsp dried ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the 3-color coleslaw mix, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt (or sour cream), honey, and ground ginger until smooth and well blended to create a creamy dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Adjust Dressing if Desired: For a lighter version, reduce the amount of mayonnaise and yogurt or sour cream according to your preference and toss again to combine.
- Chill before Serving: Serve the coleslaw immediately or refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill, enhancing taste and texture.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best texture and sweetness.
- Walnuts can be toasted lightly to add a deeper flavor and crunch if desired.
- This coleslaw can be made a few hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute yogurt or sour cream with a suitable plant-based alternative.
- Adjust honey to control sweetness based on taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cranberry coleslaw, three color coleslaw, fall salad, creamy coleslaw, honey ginger dressing, walnut salad
