Description

This Apple Cranberry Coleslaw is a refreshing and colorful salad combining crisp coleslaw mix with sweet apples, tangy dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy honey-ginger dressing. Perfect as a side dish for any meal or a vibrant addition to your picnic or potluck, this easy no-cook recipe blends sweet, tart, and nutty flavors for a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

Coleslaw Mix

14 oz bag 3-color coleslaw mix
1 large apple, chopped (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
4 green onions, sliced

Dressing

¾ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
¼ cup honey
¾ tsp dried ground ginger

Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the 3-color coleslaw mix, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onions until evenly distributed.
Prepare Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt (or sour cream), honey, and dried ground ginger until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly, ensuring the flavors meld together.
Adjust Dressing if Desired: For a lighter version of the coleslaw, you can reduce the quantities of mayonnaise and yogurt slightly, mixing again to achieve the preferred creaminess.
Chill Before Serving: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen and blend beautifully before serving.

Notes

For best results, use crisp apples such as Honeycrisp or Fuji to add natural sweetness and crunch.
Dried cranberries add a delightful tartness, but you can substitute with dried cherries or raisins.
Walnuts provide a crunchy texture; pecans or almonds are good alternatives.
The dressing can be adjusted to taste by varying the amount of honey for sweetness.
This coleslaw can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated; stir before serving.
To keep the apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before mixing into the salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple coleslaw, cranberry coleslaw, creamy coleslaw, fall salad, no-cook salad, walnut salad, honey ginger dressing