Craisin Cole Slaw
Brighten up your next meal with this irresistible Craisin Cole Slaw—a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on a classic side dish! Featuring a crunchy mix of finely shredded green and red cabbage, sweet carrots, and the tart chewiness of dried cranberries (craisins), this recipe strikes the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this coleslaw is elevated with a touch of celery seed and just the right kick of seasoning. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing, colorful dish is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a quick and easy side for weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for a crisp, tangy-sweet bite that will have everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Green cabbage
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 cup Carrots
- 1 cup Dried cranberries (craisins)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Celery seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Finely shred the green cabbage and red cabbage. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Grate the carrots or use a julienne peeler to create thin strips. Add the carrots to the cabbage mixture.
Add the dried cranberries (craisins) to the vegetable mixture and toss to combine evenly.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seeds, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage, carrot, and craisin mixture.
Use tongs or a large spoon to toss the ingredients together until the dressing coats everything evenly.
Chill the coleslaw in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Before serving, give the coleslaw a quick toss to redistribute the dressing.
Serve cold as a delicious side dish to your favorite meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 175.0 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2035 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.3 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1379 mg | 29% | |
*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.
