Blue Cheese Ranch Walnut and Apple Cole Slaw
Crisp, creamy, and bursting with bold flavors, this Blue Cheese Ranch Walnut and Apple Cole Slaw is a fresh twist on a classic side dish. Featuring a crunchy blend of green and red cabbage, sweet julienned apples, and earthy chopped walnuts, this coleslaw is dressed to impress with a tangy homemade dressing of ranch seasoning, honey, and buttermilk. The addition of rich blue cheese crumbles adds decadence, making this dish an irresistible balance of textures and tastes. Perfect as a chilled side for BBQs, picnics, or as a topping for sandwiches and tacos, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and will elevate any meal with its gourmet flair. Dive into this unique coleslaw for a flavorful take on a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 (julienned) Apple (Granny Smith or other crisp variety)
- 1 cup (chopped) Walnuts
- 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss until evenly distributed.
Add the julienned apple and chopped walnuts to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, ranch seasoning mix, white vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated.
Add the blue cheese crumbles and gently fold them into the coleslaw to avoid breaking them up too much.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the coleslaw another gentle toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a topping for sandwiches or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.5 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.2 g | 261% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 263 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 3986 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1164 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2364 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
