Dried Cherry & Apple Coleslaw

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This Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw is a tangy, sweet twist on the original dish!

As you know, if you been keeping up with my summer, I’m getting tired of BBQ’s! Not to say that I don’t love having people over and hanging on the patio, drinking wine. I’m just tired of all the usual summer side dishes! So this year, instead of making my usual salads, I have been trying to “kick them up a notch”, as Emerill would say!

To that end, I’ve made this BLT Pasta Salad, this Cucumber Tomato Salad, this Broccoli Salad and this Southwestern Garbanzo Salad. I make coleslaw often but this Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw had a nice tangy note from the dried cherries and the vinegar!

We have had 5 separate picnics since May and I try to combine occasions. My Father’s birthday is July 2nd and of course, you must have a BBQ for 4th of July. So we combine and just do one, with a birthday cake for Dad and the USA!

I think, or rather I hope, I am done until the end of August. We always have a party for the 5 different birthdays of the Virgos in the immediate family!

Apple Coleslaw is Sweet and Tangy

Anyway, enough about me. Let’s talk about the coleslaw. This Dried Cherry & Apple Coleslaw takes about 15 minutes to make. If you have a decent mandolin, it makes the project even faster! Here is my favorite mandolin! It is tangy and sweet without any added sugar, although occasionally I will add a bit of sugar to mix it up. It’s colorful and delicious!

What are your favorite summer salads? Drop me comment below. I need some more inspiration for August!

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I hope you enjoyed the recipe for Dried Cherry & Apple Coleslaw! Thanks for stopping by today! And have fun cooking!

Recipe

Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw

A slightly sweet, slightly tangy version of this classic side dish.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 47kcal

Author: Beth Neels

Cost: $2

Equipment

• mandolin
• knife, chef's knife
• cutting board, bamboo
• serving bowls

Ingredients

• 1 head small cabbage, finely shredded red or white or both
• 2 tbsp finely chopped apple of your choice
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1 tbsp celery seed
• 2 tsp cider vinegar
• 1/2 - 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Start with 1/2 cup mayonnaise and then add more if you like your coleslaw wetter. Chill.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Reheat in microwave or, covered, in 350°F oven for about 25 minutes, until hot.
Do not freeze.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 33.7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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