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Apple Coleslaw with Bourbon Dijon Dressing

If you love a good balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, this coleslaw is for you. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elevated enough to bring to a dinner party or backyard picnic.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple coleslaw, bourbon Dijon slaw, elevated coleslaw, fall slaw with apples, no mayo coleslaw, picnic side dishes, tangy apple salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

Slaw

  • 2 apples julienned
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix or 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • 2 Tbsp fennel fronds optional but adds a lovely anise note
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp bourbon
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

Make the Dressing

  • In a jar, whisk together the bourbon, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Adjust seasoning to your taste. Shake aggressively to avoid the whisking.

Prepare the Slaw

  • In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, purple cabbage, carrot, apple, red onion, fennel fronds and toasted pecans.

Toss and Serve

  • Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss until well coated. Let chill 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Sugar: 7g
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