Easy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw
This Cranberry Apple Coleslaw is refreshingly crunchy, sweet, AND tart all in one. It’s a great accompaniment to any protein or for a potluck dinner!
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce bag coleslaw mix (with carrots and red cabbage)
- 2 apples finely sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cole slaw mix, apples and dried cranberries. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour over the coleslaw mix and fruit and toss to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Storing: Store leftover coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It will become softer the longer it sits. I do not recommend freezing this slaw recipe.
- Make it ahead. Make this slaw up to a day ahead of time to serve to a crowd! Just be sure to give it a quick toss before serving at the table. This will bring the dressing back up top and keep things nice and creamy.
- Try with pears. If you love this cranberry coleslaw with apples, try it with sliced pears!
- Serve chilled. Either allow the prepared cranberry apple coleslaw to chill or make it with chilled ingredients. It will have better flavor if it’s not at room temperature.
- Brown apples. If you're worried about your apples turning brown, toss them in a little bit of lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg