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    Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

    Published: Jul 15, 2020 · Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

    This vibrant apple cider coleslaw is a tangy and crunchy slaw prepared without mayo and sweetened with thin slices of apples.

    Coleslaw is a popular summer side and is typically found at any BBQ, picnic, or potluck. This vinegar-based slaw is a fresh alternative to traditional coleslaw and will sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

    Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw in white bowl next to purple towel.

    Coleslaw without Mayo

    Traditional coleslaw is typically swimming in a creamy mayo-based dressing, however, in recent years vinegar-based slaws have become increasingly more popular. The dressing is primarily comprised of apple cider vinegar, however, I add stone ground mustard as well. Both of these are low-calorie additions.

    Is Vinegar-based Coleslaw Healthy?

    Since apple cider vinegar coleslaw does not use a mayo-based dressing, it is considerably lower in calories than most coleslaw. It is also loaded with fresh cabbage, carrots, and even apples, making it a vibrantly healthy salad with a low-calorie and low-fat dressing you can feel good about.

    My recipe does use a touch of added sugar for additional sweetness, but this can easily be skipped if you are health conscious.

    No Mayo Coleslaw viewed from above with apple shown.

    Best Cabbage for Coleslaw

    You can use your choice of green or purple cabbage when making coleslaw, however, the slaw is most attractive when you use a combination of both. Be sure to remove the outer leaves of the cabbage prior to preparing it for the slaw. The outer leaves are not only dirtier, but they are softer and won't give you that wonderful crunch.

    How to make it

    Begin by thinly slicing the cabbage, or shredding it. Follow my tutorial on how to cut cabbage if you need in-depth tips. However, a simple cheater method is to just buy shredded cabbage from the store. The carrots are best julienned, but you can shred them if you are in a hurry. Finally, thinly slice the apples and add all of the produce into a bowl.

    Prepare the dressing by adding vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a dish and whisk to combine. Pour this over the produce and mix to evenly coat. This can be served immediately, but it can also be made a few days in advance if needed as well.

    Vinegar Coleslaw close up with fork.

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    Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw recipe

    Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw

    This vibrant apple cider coleslaw is a tangy and crunchy slaw prepared without mayo and sweetened with thin slices of apples.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 31kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage (green or purple cabbage)
    • 1 cup julienned carrots
    • 1 apple (core removed and thinly sliced)
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground celery seed
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

    Instructions

    • Add sliced cabbage, carrots, and apple to a large bowl.
    • In a separate dish mix together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Once combined add it to the bowl with sliced produce and mix to combine.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2720IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Gaye Blaine

      July 15, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      Slaw looks good; however, I cannot abide apples or pineapple in cole slaw. Prefer cabbage, a tad of grated onion, finely chopped celery and a sprinkling of celery seed. Vinegar and sugar as a dressing. You can tell I definitely have my preferences !!

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