Description
This Cranberry Walnut Coleslaw is a bright, festive twist on classic slaw crisp cabbage and carrots tossed with sweet-tart dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy honey-apple cider dressing. It comes together in minutes, holds well in the fridge, and adds fresh color and texture to any holiday spread, potluck, or easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, and grated carrots.
- Add the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries to the bowl. Toss well to evenly distribute the mix-ins.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture.
- Toss until all of the cabbage, carrots, cranberries, and walnuts are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to slightly soften.
- Before serving, stir the coleslaw, taste, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For the best texture, shred the cabbage finely so it absorbs the dressing without becoming soggy.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to suit your taste or the tartness of your cranberries.
- This slaw tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, making it perfect for prepping ahead.
- If your dried cranberries are very sweet, you may want to reduce the honey slightly.
- Stir again just before serving to redistribute the dressing that may settle at the bottom of the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g (approx.)
- Sodium: 220 mg (approx.)
- Fat: 16 g (approx.)
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g (approx.)
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g (approx.)
- Fiber: 3 g (approx.)
- Protein: 3 g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 5 mg (approx.)
Keywords: cranberry walnut coleslaw, festive coleslaw, holiday side dish, cabbage salad, make-ahead salad