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purple cabbage and apple coleslaw with orange dressing.

Purple cabbage and apple coleslaw with orange dressing.

Cabbage, apple and oranges tossed together with an orange-honey dressing make this raw salad recipe a great side dish for any type of meal.

Not only does the cabbage and apple slaw add color to your table but it’s a crunchy vegetarian, gluten-free and low carb salad recipe.

It’s a healthy raw cabbage salad my kids’ love and hopefully, yours will too.

As you might have noticed, I have a thing for a lovely, colorful salad, I mean you can’t go wrong with them and they always taste good.

Raw cabbage and apple coleslaw with orange-honey vinaigrette- a crunchy vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy salad that's not only healthy but makes a lovely colorful addition to your table. my kids loved it and hopefully, yours will too.

Cabbage and apple slaw everyone loves.

It’s kind of a big thing around here when the salad tends to disappear in minutes.

And as you can see below, all it takes is a few fruits and two types of cabbages to make this crunchy, healthy raw apple and cabbage coleslaw.

For me, the star of this cabbage and apple slaw salad are the oranges, they give a burst of sweet citrus flavor as you munch on the salad.

Crunchy red and regular cabbage with thin slices of apple and oranges are the main ingredients in this cabbage and apple slaw.

The sweet and tart orange and honey dressing balanced with pepper adds more flavor to the raw vegan cabbage salad

The oranges truly make a difference, especially when you add them to the vinaigrette as well.

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Raw cabbage and apple coleslaw with orange-honey vinaigrette- a crunchy vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy salad that's not only healthy but makes a lovely colorful addition to your table. my kids loved it and hopefully, yours will too.

Preparing the raw cabbage apple ahead.

Cutting cabbages and the fruits carefully into strips takes time so try to prepare them early before your guest arrives.

place them in a bowl or tray, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate. 

If you are worried the apple slices will discolor toss them with a teaspoon of lime juice.

Once the guests arrive, just mix up the citrusy vinaigrette, taste, combine with the raw coleslaw, let it sit for a few minutes and then serve. 

Kitchen appliances and utensils needed.

Chopping board and knife

Large tray to hold all the sliced veggies and fruits.

Large bowl or platter to assemble the cabbage slaw.

a mason jar or small bowl to make the dressing.

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Storing– avoid storing, must consume within 24 hours.

Freezing– avoid freeing.

Heating– the cold salad does not need to be heated.

Stop food waste- always make as much as you need. if there is any extra cabbage and apple slaw left, drain the dressing and add it to your sandwich or burger.

 

recipe difficulty level.

Cabbage and apple coleslaw.

Please make sure to read the recipe instructions carefully to avoid mistakes.

Ingredients

Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

1/2 head of regular green cabbage

1/2 head of red cabbage(the purple one)

2  granny smith apples cut into thin strips

4 oranges, peeled and separated

For the citrusy vinaigrette

4 tablespoons of olive oil

3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar(substitute 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar)

1 tablespoon of honey

3 tablespoons of orange juice(add more if necessary)

1/2 teaspoon of pepper powder

Salt to season

Method

Have a long baking tray ready as shown above to place the cut cabbages and fruits.

Rinse the cabbage, remove the first few layers and then cut them into very thin strips cut both types of cabbages into thin strips and set aside.

Slice the apples into thin strips and set aside.

Peel the oranges, separate them into segments and set aside.

Making the citrusy vinaigrette for the cabbage and apple coleslaw.

In a bowl, mix the vinaigrette ingredients given above, taste and adjust according to your taste.

Add the sliced cabbages, apples, oranges into a large bowl, cover with a cling film and refrigerate until serving time.

15 minutes before serving, pour in the citrusy vinaigrette, combine well let it sit for a while, just before serving, give the whole bowl a gentle shake and serve.

Raw cabbage and apple coleslaw- a crunchy vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy salad that's not only healthy but makes a lovely colorful healthy addition to your table. my kids loved it and hopefully, yours will too.

cabbage and apple coleslaw with orange-honey vinaigrette.

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

A crunchy vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy salad that’s not only healthy but makes a lovely colorful addition to your table. my kids loved it and hopefully, yours will too.

Ingredients

Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

  • 1/2 head of regular green cabbage
  • 1/2 head of red cabbage(the purple one)
  • 2  granny smith apples cut into thin strips
  • 4 oranges, peeled and separated

For the citrusy vinaigrette

  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar(substitute 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 3 tablespoons of orange juice(add more if necessary)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pepper powder
  • Salt to season

Instructions

    Have a long baking tray ready as shown above to place the cut cabbages and fruits.

    Rinse the cabbages, remove the first few layers and then cut them into very thin strips cut both types of cabbages into thin strips and set aside.

    Slice the apples into thin strips and set aside.

    Peel the oranges, separate them into segments and set aside.

    Making the citrusy vinaigrette for the cabbage and apple coleslaw.

    In a bowl, mix the vinaigrette ingredients given above, taste and adjust according to your taste.

    Add the sliced cabbages, apples, oranges into a large bowl, cover with a cling film and refrigerate until serving time.

    15 minutes before serving, pour in the citrusy vinaigrette, combine well let it sit for a while, just before serving, give the whole bowl a gentle shake and serve.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 309Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 189mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 10gSugar: 30gProtein: 5g

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