Sweet and Tangy Apple Slaw

This sweet and tangy Apple Slaw is the perfect blend of tart Granny Smith apples, crunchy shredded cabbage, and green onion in a mayo-free sweet and tangy dressing for the perfect slaw! This versatile slaw recipe is great for topping sandwiches, burgers, or as side dish with your favorite protein.

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Why You’ll Love This Apple Slaw Recipe

• It’s quick and easy – if you’re looking for a quick slaw recipe this is it. Just whisk the dressing, add the apple and veggies, and give the mixture a quick toss. It’s ready in minutes and if you used pre-chopped veggies it saves even more time.
• It’s mayo-free – I love a creamy mayo-based slaw recipe, but sometimes you need to switch things up. Also, depending on what you’re serving the slaw with a vinegar based slaw might be the better option. This apple slaw is sweet, tangy, and has a lighter vinegar and oil base instead of a mayonnaise.
• Versatile – you can easily serve this recipe as a side dish paired with protein. Or, use it as a condiment with burgers, sliders, or sandwiches.

Recipe Ingredients

Olive oil: we use this as the base of the slaw dressing.

Apple cider vinegar: this is a must have in any slaw recipe to give it that needed tang.

Maple syrup: this pairs perfectly with the flavor of the apple to add a bit of sweetness.

Celery seed: this is where that classic slaw flavor comes from. A little goes a long way to add some good flavor!

Dijon mustard: a little Dijon mustard helps thicken the dressing.

Granny Smith apple: tart, yet sweet granny smith apples are the way to go for this slaw! They’re crisp and will hold up well in the slaw.

Shredded coleslaw mix: use a mix with red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots. Or, if you can’t find a pre-shredded mix, you can buy or shred them separately.

Green onion: I love the flavor of a little green onion in my slaw!

Ingredient Substitutions 

Olive oil – you can swap the olive oil for avocado oil if you prefer.

Vinegar – I love the flavor of apple cider vinegar in this recipe, but you could swap it for white vinegar if that’s all you have.

Maple syrup – don’t have maple syrup? You can swap it for honey instead.

Helpful Kitchen Tools 

• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Spoons
• Sharp Knife

How to Make This Apple Cabbage Slaw 

Step One: Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, celery seed, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined and smooth. 

Step Two: Next, add the apple and veggies to a large mixing bowl.

Step Three: Pour the dressing over the apple and veggies. Gently toss to combine and coat the ingredients. Serve right away, and enjoy! 

Ways to Serve

I love to add this salad to burgers, sliders, and sandwiches for extra flavor and crunch. However, it’s also great as a side dish with your favorite protein. Here are a few idea if you need some inspiration:

• Chipotle Cheddar BBQ Chicken Sliders
• Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
• BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Grilled Shrimp
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings

How to Store 

Store leftover slaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just be sure to give it a quick stir before serving.

More Delicious Sides

• Red Cabbage Slaw
• Slow Cooker Baked Beans
• Cucumber and Tomato Salad
• Pesto Pasta Salad
• Tortellini Pasta Salad
• Cucumber Feta Salad

I hope you give this Cabbage Apple Slaw Recipe a try! It’s delicious and so easy to make! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat