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Apple Cranberry Coleslaw

Apple cranberry coleslaw combines crisp coleslaw mix and thin apple matchsticks with dried cranberries in a creamy honey-Dijon dressing. A short chill lets the tangy, sweet flavors mingle while keeping the slaw crunchy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
chilling 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp celery seed
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
For the slaw
  • 1 bag (14 oz) coleslaw mix
  • 1 apple medium, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries

Method
 

Make the dressing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assemble the slaw
  1. Add the coleslaw mix, apple, and dried cranberries to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the crispest texture, cut the apple into thin matchsticks just before tossing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a vegan variation, use vegan mayonnaise and maple syrup in place of honey.