Coleslaw with Mustard and Apples
Coleslaw with mustard and apples is one of my all-time favorite recipes for just about any meal.
One thing that I love about this homemade coleslaw is that it’s as simple as it is versatile. It’s perfect for every occasion from holiday meals to casual summer parties. And it can turn leftovers into an incredibly delicious sandwich. With this easy coleslaw recipe, you’ll never want to use store-bought coleslaw mix again.
Watch me make it in the video.
Dress It Up for the Holidays
Last week, I made oyster dressing to go with my favorite fried turkey recipe and include the coleslaw in this meal. The taste and texture perfectly complement turkey or chicken.
Make the World’s Best Sandwich from Leftovers
The next day, I toasted sharp cheddar on a piece of wholegrain bread and topped it with the leftover turkey and coleslaw. It was seriously one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten.
Pile Coleslaw on Your Burgers and Sliders
This slaw is great with BBQ sandwiches, all pork sandwiches, and burgers as well! Try it with my turkey burger recipe or as a coleslaw dressing for Smoky Roasted Pulled Pork Sliders. It’s also a natural to accompany corn on the cob.
Coleslaw with Mustard and Apples: What’s Not to Love?
The balance of flavors is amazing in this slaw: the tanginess of the mustard marries beautifully with the sweetness of the apples. I love that I can go right into the garden and get almost every ingredient that is necessary for this coleslaw recipe!
Easy Prep, Delicious Results
The preparation takes just minutes. Shred cabbage (a small head) with a mandoline or the large holes of a box grater. Then cut two apples into matchstick-sized pieces and shred a cup’s worth of carrots.
Then mix together the vinegar, sugar, mayo, mustard, and salt. Pour the vinegar mixture over the chopped veggies and fruit, and toss well.
Cover the cabbage mixture and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about two hours. That’s it!
I hope you get as much use from this classic coleslaw recipe as I do. Let me know in the comment how you serve it!
Here are some ideas for sides to pair it with:
Smoky Baked BBQ Ribs
Quarter-Pound Turkey Burger
Fried Turkey
Coleslaw with Mustard and Apples
Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons course brown mustard
- 1 small head green cabbage shredded
- 2 apples cut into matchsticks
- 1 cup peeled, shredded carrot
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, mustard, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, apples and carrots. Add vinegar mixture to the bowl, and mix well. Cover and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator.
– Happy Thanksgiving from Stacy Lyn!
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This is my new favorite coleslaw. I used stevia instead of sugar in the dressing to keep it low carb, and it was still so good!
Best coleslaw recipe ever!
The dressing was the best I’ve ever had! It will be my go-to recipe!
I’m so glad!!! This makes my day!
This is the best cole slaw! It does take some time to make–especially to julienne the apples–but it is definitely worth it. Makes a lot so it can be served at several meals.
Thanks Norma!! I’m making some today! Glad you liked it!
Love this recipe for coleslaw! This is now one of my families favorites sides for barbecue.
Rachel, that makes my day!! Thank you so much for leaving a review and comment. I hope it becomes a staple in your home.