Description

Apple Cranberry Coleslaw is a vibrant and fresh salad combining crisp 3-color coleslaw mix with sweet chopped apples, tart dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and sliced green onions. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayo, yogurt or sour cream, honey, and ground ginger, this dish provides a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal as a refreshing side or a light snack, it can be served immediately or chilled to meld the flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad:

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 together 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 the mayonnaise, plain yogurt or sour cream, honey, and dried ground ginger until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
Toss salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Adjust for lighter dressing: If desired, reduce the amounts of mayonnaise and yogurt to create a lighter version of the dressing to suit your preference.
Chill and serve: Serve the coleslaw immediately for a fresher crunch or refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes allowing the flavors to meld and deepen for a more harmonious taste.

Notes

Choose crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture and sweetness.
For a dairy-free option, substitute yogurt or sour cream with a vegan alternative and use vegan mayo.
Chilling the salad enhances the flavor integration but serving it fresh preserves maximum crunch.
Walnuts can be toasted briefly to add an extra nutty flavor if preferred.
Adjust honey amount to taste for more or less sweetness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple cranberry coleslaw, coleslaw, cranberry salad, apple salad, walnut coleslaw, creamy coleslaw, easy salad recipe