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Red Cabbage Apple Slaw

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This Red Cabbage Apple Slaw is a crisp, colorful, and refreshing side dish made with fresh ingredients and a tangy-sweet dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or as a light complement to grilled meat, it’s easy to make, full of flavor, and completely customizable.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 11 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole head red cabbage, thinly sliced into ¼’’ strips (67 cups)

  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced into ½’’ pieces (about 2 cups)

  • ¾ cup dried cherries

  • ½ cup roasted sunflower seeds

  • 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)

  • 4 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil (canola or grapeseed)

  • 4 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Remove outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut it in half, then into quarters. Remove the core and slice thinly (about ¼ inch).

  • Dice the apples into ½-inch pieces (peeling optional).

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, apples, dried cherries, and roasted sunflower seeds.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until fully blended.

  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss well using tongs until everything is evenly coated.

  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.

  • Before serving, toss again and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

  • You can swap dried cherries with dried cranberries or raisins.

  • For extra crunch, add pumpkin seeds or chopped walnuts.

  • The slaw holds well for up to 3 days in the fridge.

  • Use a mandoline for even slicing if preferred.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes