Christmas Coleslaw
Brighten your holiday table with this festive and flavorful Christmas Coleslaw! This vibrant side dish combines the crisp crunch of green and red cabbage with the natural sweetness of shredded carrots and dried cranberries, while a creamy dressing—made with tangy apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together. Perfectly balanced with a hint of zest and sweetness, this coleslaw is the ideal accompaniment to rich holiday mains. For an extra pop of color and seasonal flair, garnish with jewel-like pomegranate seeds. Ready in just 20 minutes and chilled to perfection, this holiday-inspired coleslaw is a crowd-pleaser that will add sparkle to your Christmas spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) red cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) carrots
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 2 stalks (sliced) green onions
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots.
Add the dried cranberries and sliced green onions to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the coleslaw one final toss. If desired, sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top for a festive touch.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Christmas Coleslaw as a vibrant, seasonal side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.4 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1885 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.0 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1822 mg | 39% | |
*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.
