Go Back

Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

A vibrant, healthy coleslaw with crisp apples, tart cranberries, and a light creamy yogurt dressing. The perfect sweet-tangy side dish for holidays and beyond.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Coleslaw Base
  • 0.5 medium head green cabbage finely shredded (6-7 cups)
  • 0.25 small head purple cabbage finely shredded (2 cups)
  • 2 large crisp apples such as Honeycrisp or Fuji
  • 0.66 cup dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 0.33 cup chopped fresh parsley
Creamy Yogurt Dressing
  • 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp celery seed optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife or Mandoline
  • Salad Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a very large bowl, combine the finely shredded green and purple cabbage.
  2. Core apples and cut into thin matchsticks. To prevent browning, soak sticks in a bath of 2 cups water + 1 tbsp lemon juice for 5 min. Drain and pat very dry. Add to the cabbage bowl.
  3. Add the dried cranberries, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients (Greek yogurt, mayo, honey, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, pepper, cinnamon, celery seed) until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour about 3/4 of the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated. Add remaining dressing if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) to allow flavors to meld. Toss once more before serving. Garnish as desired.

Notes

For best results, dress the coleslaw no more than 2-3 hours before serving to maintain optimal crunch. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.