Crunchy Apple Walnut Slaw (Printable version)

Bright slaw combining juicy apples, toasted walnuts, and tangy blue cheese in a creamy dressing.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables & Fruits

01 - 2 medium crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), julienned
02 - 5.3 cups shredded green cabbage (150 g)
03 - 2.7 cups shredded red cabbage (75 g)
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Nuts & Cheese

06 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted (60 g)
07 - 3 oz blue cheese, crumbled (85 g)

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
09 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp honey
12 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned apples, grated carrot, and sliced green onions.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Gently fold in the toasted walnuts and most of the crumbled blue cheese, reserving some for garnish.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with remaining blue cheese, and serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 hours to enhance flavors.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Refreshing and tangy flavor
  • Combines crunchy and creamy textures
02 -
  • Use crisp apples to maintain crunch
  • Toast walnuts lightly to enhance flavor
03 -
  • Add thinly sliced celery or fennel for extra crunch
  • Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or hard apple cider
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