Crisp Honey Mustard Coleslaw with Apple
A fresh and lively coleslaw featuring shredded cabbage, crisp green apple, and a tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect for quick meals, potlucks, and picnics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 large green apple (Granny Smith preferred), thinly sliced or julienned
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version, vegan mayo or mashed avocado for dairy-free)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
- Finely shred 4 cups of green cabbage and 2 cups of red cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Shred 1 cup of carrots using a box grater or food processor.
- Core and thinly slice one large green apple (Granny Smith preferred). Toss with a teaspoon of lemon juice if not mixing immediately to prevent browning.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the shredded cabbage, carrots, and apple slices into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently but thoroughly until everything is well coated.
- Stir in optional chopped parsley or celery seeds if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and cabbage soften slightly. Toss again before serving.
Notes
Use firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to maintain crunch. Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning if not serving immediately. Adjust honey and mustard to taste. For dairy-free, substitute mayo with vegan mayo or mashed avocado. Salad tastes best after chilling for 20-30 minutes but can be served fresh. Store in airtight container up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
Keywords: coleslaw, honey mustard, apple, fresh salad, quick salad, potluck recipe, picnic salad, healthy side dish