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Easy Apple Slaw Recipe with Creamy Lime Dressing

A quick and crunchy apple slaw recipe perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or a fresh side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Quick Meals, Salad, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white or cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Slaw
  • 1 pound coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 1 small bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and julienned
  • 1 red apple (such as Fuji or Gala), cored and julienned

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more sugar or vinegar if you like.
Prepare the Apples and Scallions
  1. Core and julienne both apples (no need to peel). Thinly slice the scallions.
Assemble the Slaw
  1. In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, apples, and scallions. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well coated. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed (this salad benefits from a generous hand with both).
Serve or Chill
  1. You can serve the slaw immediately for a crisp texture, or refrigerate it for a few hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11g

Notes

For a lighter dressing, substitute half the mayo with extra Greek yogurt.
To keep apples from browning, toss them with a little extra lime juice before adding to the bowl.
This slaw is excellent as a topping for pulled pork tacos or alongside grilled chicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days—the slaw will soften but still taste great.
If you prefer a sweeter slaw, add up to 1 more teaspoon of sugar.
For extra crunch, toss in some toasted almonds or sunflower seeds.
This recipe serves 6 as a side, but can stretch to 8 if served with other dishes.

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