Apple Summer Slaw Recipe

This vibrant Apple Summer Slaw is a light and refreshing recipe, perfect for a hot day! A low-fat, flavorful side dish or light meal, this slaw pairs beautifully with grilled meats like pork tenderloin (recipe available separately). Inspired by Pillsbury's Cool Cooking for Hot Days (July 1997), this easy-to-make recipe is bursting with fresh apple flavor and a tangy dressing. Get ready for a delicious and healthy summer meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 61.5 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Summer Slaw

  • Recipe uses 4 cups shredded red cabbage, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, and 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Not found in recipe; recipe uses 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup diced Granny Smith apples
  • Not found in recipe; recipe uses 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Not found in recipe; recipe uses ½ teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Apple Summer Slaw

  1. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded red cabbage, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup diced Granny Smith apples, and ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine until evenly coated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. This slaw is even better the next day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

1g

Carbs

3g