Brighten up your plate with this refreshing and vibrant Low Sodium Crisp Apple Slaw, a perfect healthy twist on a classic coleslaw! Packed with crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet Granny Smith apples, shredded carrots, and aromatic parsley, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of texture and flavor with minimal salt. A tangy, homemade dressing featuring apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and honey adds just the right amount of zest without overpowering the natural sweetness of the ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this chilled slaw makes an excellent heart-healthy side dish or a light lunch option. Ideal for anyone looking to lower their sodium intake while enjoying fresh, wholesome flavors, this dish is as nutritious as it is satisfying.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, julienned apples, grated carrot, thinly sliced green onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and celery seeds.
Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust any flavors if needed, maybe a bit more vinegar for tang..
Cover and refrigerate the slaw for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the slaw a good toss before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish or a refreshing light lunch.
Calories |
682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 274 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1658 mg | 35% | |
*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.