🥕🍎 Carrot Apple Slaw
Serves: 4–6
Ready in: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Slaw
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3 cups shredded carrots (about 4–5 medium carrots)
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2 apples, julienned or shredded (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji work great)
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1/2 cup shredded cabbage (optional, but adds crunch)
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1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
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2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
Dressing
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & pepper to taste
⭐ Instructions
1. Prep the slaw
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In a large bowl, combine:
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Shredded carrots
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Apples
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Cabbage (if using)
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Cranberries/raisins
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Nuts
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Green onions
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2. Mix the dressing
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Whisk together:
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Mayo
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Greek yogurt
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Honey
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Apple cider vinegar
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Dijon
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Salt & pepper
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3. Combine
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Pour dressing over slaw ingredients.
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Toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill & serve
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Serve immediately for crisp texture
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Refrigerate 30–60 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
💡 Tips & Variations
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No-mayo version: Use Greek yogurt + a splash of olive oil.
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Extra crunch: Add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
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More savory: Add a pinch of celery seed.
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More fruity: Add shredded pineapple or chopped oranges.
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Make ahead: Add apples right before serving to prevent browning, or toss them in lemon juice first.
If you want, I can also give you:
🥗 Creamy Broccoli Slaw
🍏 Apple Celery Salad
🥕 Classic Carrot Raisin Salad
