Ingredients
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Slaw
- 6 cups coleslaw mix (from a 16-ounce bag)
- 2 large red apples (cored and cut into julienned strips, approx. 2 cups)
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Set it aside to let the flavors meld.
- Combine slaw ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix, julienned red apples, matchstick carrots, sliced green onions, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Dress the slaw: Pour the prepared dressing over the slaw mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is coated with the dressing for maximum flavor.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the slaw to firm up slightly.
- Serve: After chilling, give the slaw a final toss and serve it chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For best texture, use crisp, firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp.
- Slivered almonds add a nice crunch but can be omitted for nut-free versions.
- The slaw can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to deepen flavors.
- If preferred, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- This recipe is perfect for picnics or BBQs as a fresh, cool side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
