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Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw

Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw: A Crunchy Holiday Delight

A refreshing Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw that adds vibrant colors and crunch to your holiday table. Perfect for all dietary needs!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Slaw
  • 4 cups Green Cabbage Thinly sliced
  • 4 cups Red Cabbage Thinly sliced
  • 2-3 medium Carrots Shredded
  • 1-2 medium Apples Core and slice, ideally Honeycrisp or Gala
  • ½ cup Almonds Sliced and toasted
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice about 4 cups of green and red cabbage, shred 2-3 medium carrots, and core and slice 1-2 apples, tossing them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast ½ cup of sliced almonds for about 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  3. In a large bowl, add the toasted almonds, ½ cup of dried cranberries, and ¼ cup of finely chopped fresh parsley to the cabbage and carrot mixture.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the slaw mixture, tossing gently to combine. Allow to sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, add dressing just before serving. Can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. For optimal freshness, prep ingredients separately up to 2 days in advance.

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