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Winter Wonder Slaw Salad

A crisp, cozy winter slaw with shredded cabbage, apples, toasted nuts, and a creamy maple-Dijon dressing that feels bright but grounded.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

Slaw

  • 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 2 cups red cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 1 crisp apple Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or pecans roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Creamy Winter Dressing

  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, apple, dried fruit, nuts, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar for brightness or maple syrup for warmth.
  • Let the slaw rest for 5 minutes to soften slightly, then serve chilled or at cool room temperature.

Notes

Cabbage holds its crunch, making this slaw ideal for make-ahead meals. Use bagged coleslaw mix to save time. Add blue cheese, shaved fennel, or crispy prosciutto for a dinner-party upgrade. For toddlers, serve undressed cabbage, apples, and carrots on the side.