Description
Festive Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw brings crisp holiday spirit to your seasonal table. Crunchy cabbage, tart cranberries, and toasted almonds create a refreshing side dish you will savor alongside traditional favorites.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (946 ml) shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup (237 ml) shredded carrots
Dry and Fresh Add-ins:
- ½ cup (118 ml) dried cranberries
- ½ cup (118 ml) sliced almonds
- ¼ cup (59 ml) chopped fresh parsley
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
Instructions
- Shred green and red cabbage, grate carrots, and finely chop fresh parsley into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant base for the festive slaw.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries and sliced almonds over the crisp vegetable mixture, distributing them evenly for balanced texture and flavor.
- Craft a silky dressing by vigorously whisking together zesty apple cider vinegar, fruity olive oil, robust Dijon mustard, golden honey, and a delicate balance of seasoning.
- Drizzle the emulsified dressing across the cabbage medley, using gentle tossing motions to ensure every morsel becomes gloriously coated.
- Allow the slaw to rest and marinate for approximately 20 minutes, permitting the robust flavors to harmonize and intensify before serving.
- Present the colorful salad as a refreshing accompaniment, with the almonds providing delightful crunch and cranberries lending a subtle sweet-tart complexity to the dish.
Notes
- Enhance the crunch by toasting the almonds lightly in a dry skillet before adding them to the slaw, which will bring out their nutty flavor and add extra texture.
- Swap out honey for maple syrup to make the recipe vegan-friendly, creating a delicious alternative that maintains the sweet undertone of the dressing.
- Prep the slaw in advance by keeping the dressing separate until just before serving to prevent the cabbage from becoming soggy and maintain its crisp texture.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra protein like shredded chicken or chickpeas, transforming this side dish into a hearty main course perfect for light meals or lunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg