Franco American Apple Slaw

Elevate your next meal with Franco American Apple Slaw, a vibrant and refreshing side dish that perfectly marries French-inspired elegance with American comfort. This colorful slaw features a crisp blend of green and red cabbage, julienned Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, and grated carrot, all tossed in a tangy apple cider Dijon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey. Chopped fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal brightness, while optional toasted pecans provide a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a fresh complement to rich main courses. Whether served immediately or chilled for later, this apple slaw is a simple yet sophisticated dish that’s sure to impress! Keywords: apple slaw recipe, cabbage slaw, Dijon vinaigrette, picnic side dish, healthy slaw recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
• 1 large (julienned) Granny Smith apple
• 1 large (julienned) Honeycrisp apple
• 1 medium (grated) Carrot
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons French Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup (optional, chopped and toasted) Pecans

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, julienned Granny Smith apple, julienned Honeycrisp apple, and grated carrot.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl and mix gently to incorporate.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 4

Pour the vinaigrette over the cabbage and apple mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

If desired, fold in the chopped and toasted pecans for added texture and crunch.

Step 6

Let the slaw sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or chilled for later use. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1128.2 grams (1128.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1191

Total Fat 79.90g	102%
Saturated Fat 10.00g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1557mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 125.00g	45%
Dietary Fiber 30.20g	108%
Total Sugars 84.60g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280mg	22%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1883mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 39.4%