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How to Make Apple Cole Slaw

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Summer barbecues tempt the taste buds with juicy burgers, steaming baked beans and chunky potato salad, but sometimes it's nice to have a change of pace. For your next barbecue, try pairing those burgers with a side of Apple Cole Slaw. This cole slaw is filled with a delicious combination of apples and vegetables and in just half an hour you can prepare enough slaw to satisfy six hungry guests.

From Quick Guide: Apple Treats
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 3 cups green cabbage
  • 1 carrot
  • ½ cup red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions including green stalk
  • 1 red delicious apple
  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • Large bowl with lid
  • Small bowl
  • Grater or food processor
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups

    Prepare Dressing

  1. Step 1

    Combine mayonnaise, brown sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Mix well and set aside to let flavors marinate while you prepare the vegetables.

  3. Step 3

    Place covered in the fridge if you are preparing the dressing in advance.

  4. Prepare Fruits and Vegetables

  5. Step 1

    Wash and dry vegetables on paper towels, or spin dry in salad spinner.

  6. Step 2

    Chop or finely shred the cabbage with sharp knife, or in food processor.

  7. Step 3

    Clean and grate the carrot.

  8. Step 4

    Remove seeds and finely chop red bell pepper.

  9. Step 5

    Cut root end and tough tops off green onions. Finely chop the onions, including the dark green tops.

  10. Step 6

    Core and chop the unpeeled red and green apples into very small pieces.

  11. Step 7

    Combine cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, onions and apples in a large bowl.

  12. Step 8

    Assemble the fruit and vegetables, then pour the dressing over the cole slaw and mix thoroughly.

  13. Step 9

    Cover bowl and place apple cole slaw in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes for the flavors to blend together

Tips & Warnings
  • If you are on a short time, or you just hate shredding and grating, buy bagged green cabbage and grated carrots slaw mix.
  • Avoid using red cabbage or slaw mix containing red cabbage, as the red color will bleed into the dressing giving it a purple tinge.

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