Description
A crisp and colorful Fall Apple Slaw featuring a blend of shredded Napa and red cabbage, sweet golden beet, and tart apple, complemented with dried cranberries, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and spiced pecans, all tossed in a tangy, creamy cider vinegar dressing perfect for autumn gatherings or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Fruits
- 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 medium golden beet, shredded
- 1 apple, cut into matchsticks and tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning (with skin on)
Nuts & Seeds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup spiced pecans
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Mix the slaw ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, golden beet, apple matchsticks, dried cranberries, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and spiced pecans thoroughly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and celery seed until smooth. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning by adding more sugar for sweetness or salt for flavor balance, and add extra mayonnaise if you desire a thicker consistency.
- Toss the slaw with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed slaw ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly. The slaw can be served immediately for a fresh crunch or refrigerated for several hours to meld the flavors and soften the texture slightly.
Notes
- Leaving the apple skin on adds color and nutrients to the slaw.
- Tossing the apple pieces in lemon juice prevents browning and keeps the slaw visually appealing.
- You can adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing to your preference by altering the amount of brown sugar and cider vinegar.
- The slaw is best served chilled but can be made a few hours ahead for better flavor infusion.
- Spiced pecans add a nice warmth and crunch – you can substitute with regular pecans if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple slaw, fall salad, autumn recipe, cabbage salad, healthy side dish, no-cook salad, cranberry slaw, pecan slaw, mustard slaw
