Crunchy Apple Walnut Slaw (Printable version)

Bright and tangy slaw with apples, walnuts, and blue cheese, perfect for a light and crunchy side dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

01 - 2 medium crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), julienned
02 - 5.3 cups shredded green cabbage (150 g)
03 - 2.6 cups shredded red cabbage (75 g)
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 (60 g)
07 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled (85 g)

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green and red cabbage, 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 pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in the toasted walnuts and most of the crumbled blue cheese, reserving some for garnish.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with remaining blue cheese, and serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to meld flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crisp apples add refreshing crunch
  • Toasted walnuts provide rich texture
02 -
  • Contains milk (blue cheese, Greek yogurt), eggs (mayonnaise), and tree nuts (walnuts)
  • Substitute pecans for walnuts or goat cheese for blue cheese if preferred
03 -
  • Toast walnuts lightly to enhance crunch and flavor
  • Chill slaw for at least 30 minutes for better flavor melding
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