Red Coleslaw with Apple, Cranberries and Mint
a robust salad with beautiful flavors which can be prepared ahead
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/4 red cabbage, washed and thinly sliced
- 2 sticks celery, washed and thinly sliced
- 1 green apple, washed and sliced into matchsticks
- 1 cup mint leaves, washed and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins I use Market Grocer cranberries
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils optional
- 1/4 cup toasted or smoked almonds substitute with walnuts
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar substitute with white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- For the salad, mix the sliced cabbage, apple, celery, cranberries and mint leaves in a large bowl.
- Toss in the salad dressing.
- If using, sprinkle pomegranate arils and almonds on top.
Dressing
- Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl and season to taste.
Notes
If you're making the coleslaw several hours before you intend to eat it, just add half the dressing. You can always add more just before serving if you need to.