Easy Apple-Cranberry Coleslaw: A Refreshing 4-Ingredient Side Dish

This Easy Apple-Cranberry Coleslaw is a crisp, tangy, and sweet salad that comes together in minutes. Featuring crunchy cabbage, juicy apples, tart cranberries, and creamy slaw dressing, it’s the perfect side dish for barbecues, holiday meals, or weekday dinners. With just four ingredients, it’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers big on flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups bagged shredded cabbage (or a cabbage blend with carrots)
• 1 large apple, chopped (or 2 medium apples; Granny Smith or your favorite variety)
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup Marzetti® Original Slaw Dressing (or homemade; see note below)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients :  Wash and chop the apple into bite-sized pieces. If preferred, leave the skin on for extra color and texture.Transfer the shredded cabbage mixture into a spacious mixing bowl.
2. Combine the Salad : Add the chopped apple and dried cranberries to the cabbage in the mixing bowl. Pour the Marzetti® Original Slaw Dressing over the mixture. Toss everything together gently until evenly coated.
3. Chill and Serve : Seal the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to let the flavors combine. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish. For added crunch, garnish with chopped nuts like pecans or almonds, if desired.

Conclusion:

This Easy Apple-Cranberry Coleslaw is a deliciously simple way to elevate any meal. With its vibrant mix of crunchy, tangy, and sweet elements, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or festive holiday spreads. Quick to make and sure to please, it’s a recipe you’ll turn to again and again.

Easy Apple-Cranberry Coleslaw: A Refreshing 4-Ingredient Side Dish

A crisp and tangy coleslaw with apples, cranberries, and creamy dressing—aperfect 4-ingredient side dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American-inspired

Servings 6

Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 8 cups bagged shredded cabbage or a cabbage blend with carrots
• 1 large apple chopped (or 2 medium apples; Granny Smith or your favorite variety)
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup Marzetti® Original Slaw Dressing or homemade; see note below

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Ingredients : Wash and chop the apple into bite-sized pieces. If preferred, leave the skin on for extra color and texture. Transfer the shredded cabbage mixture into a spacious mixing bowl.
• Combine the Salad : Add the chopped apple and dried cranberries to the cabbage in the mixing bowl. Pour the Marzetti® Original Slaw Dressing over the mixture. Toss everything together gently until evenly coated.
• Chill and Serve : Seal the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to let the flavors combine. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish. For added crunch, garnish with chopped nuts like pecans or almonds, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal

Keyword Apple cranberry coleslaw

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