Crunchy Apple Walnut Slaw (Printable Version)

A tangy blend of apples, walnuts, cabbage, and blue cheese for a crisp, refreshing salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

01 - 2 medium crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), julienned
02 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Nuts & Cheese

06 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
07 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
09 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp honey
12 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green and red cabbages, julienned apples, grated carrot, and sliced green onions.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss to evenly coat all ingredients.
04 - Gently fold in the toasted walnuts and most of the crumbled blue cheese, reserving some for garnish.
05 - Transfer the slaw to a serving dish, sprinkle remaining blue cheese on top, and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Crisp apples add a refreshing crunch
  • Perfect balance of tangy and creamy flavors
02 -
  • Use crisp apples like Granny Smith for best texture
  • Toast walnuts lightly to enhance flavor
03 -
  • Add celery or fennel slices for extra crunch
  • Prepare the dressing in advance to let flavors meld better
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