Apple Cabbage Slaw with Maple Mustard Dressing
In short: Crisp cabbage, tart apple and carrot in a maple and whole-grain mustard vinaigrette with toasted walnuts. A fall slaw with no mayonnaise. It takes about 24 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Resting
- 15 min
- Total
- 24 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 175 kcal
Tart apple and crisp cabbage are a good match, especially in autumn when both are at their best. This slaw leaves out the mayonnaise in favor of a maple and whole-grain mustard vinaigrette, with toasted walnuts for crunch and a little carrot for color. It is a natural partner for roast pork, sausages, pulled pork and roast chicken, and it works well on a holiday buffet. The apples are tossed in the dressing at once, so they stay pale.
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool, then chop roughly.
- Whisk the olive oil, cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Cut the apples into thin matchsticks, leaving the skin on for color, and add them to the dressing straight away. Toss to coat so they do not brown.
- Add the cabbage, carrot, spring onions and parsley and toss well.
- Let the slaw stand for 15 minutes so the cabbage softens a little.
- Fold in the walnuts, taste and adjust the salt and vinegar, then serve.
Tips
- Use firm, tart apples, because soft ones turn mushy in the dressing. Cut them just before you need them and add them to the dressing at once.
- Toasted pecans or sunflower seeds can replace the walnuts. Dried cranberries or raisins add sweetness, and a pinch of caraway seeds gives a more Central European flavor.
Questions and answers
Can I make apple slaw ahead of time?
You can shred the cabbage and mix the dressing up to 2 days ahead. Cut the apples and combine everything up to 4 hours before serving.
How do I keep the apples from browning?
Toss them in the acidic dressing as soon as you cut them. The lemon juice and vinegar slow the browning.
What does apple slaw go with?
It is good with roast pork, pulled pork, sausages, roast chicken and sandwiches.
How long does it take to make Apple Cabbage Slaw with Maple Mustard Dressing?
About 24 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 4 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Apple Cabbage Slaw with Maple Mustard Dressing?
About 175 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 175 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 275 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
