Name: Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
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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This Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw is a tangy, sweet twist on the original dish!

Red cabbage Apple Coleslaw on plate with salad fork — Apple & Dried Cherry Coleslaw

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: servings

Calories: 47kcal

Author: Beth Neels

Cost: $2

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

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.

mandolin

knife, chef's knife

cutting board, bamboo

serving bowls

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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

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Comments

Ginny McMeans

August 23, 2017 at 10:06 pm

I prefer a tang to my coleslaw and this looks perfect! Cherries sound like a great upgrade too!

- Binky
  
  August 24, 2017 at 1:23 pm
  
  I love a tangy coleslaw myself! Thank you for your comment, Ginny!
  
Patty

July 18, 2017 at 3:33 am

Mmmm! Your cole slaw looks fantastic Beth, love the red cabbage and your vinaigrette looks delicious, will definitely try your recipe! 🙂

- Binky
  
  July 18, 2017 at 9:21 am
  
  Thank you so much, Patty! You are so busy this week! Kind of you to take the time to comment!
  
Laura

July 14, 2017 at 11:48 pm

I love this recipe, very different from the usual. I will definitely try it. Our family is also full of Virgo, hope you have some nice cake to recommend. I am running out of ideas

- Binky
  
  July 17, 2017 at 11:44 am
  
  My son loves this Chocolate Cake, Laura! Mom always makes me a Rainbow Cake. I’ll put that on here this year too!
  
Jagruti

July 14, 2017 at 12:39 pm

This coleslaw looks delicious, I would love to have a bowl of this. A definite must try soon.

- Binky
  
  July 17, 2017 at 11:44 am
  
  Thank you Jagruti! I hope you enjoy it!
  
Kim

July 14, 2017 at 12:11 pm

What a great variation on this classic summer salad! I love the dried cherries

- Binky
  
  July 14, 2017 at 12:14 pm
  
  Thank you Kim! I’m glad you enjoyed it! The cherries give it a lovely tang!
  
Sandi

July 14, 2017 at 11:41 am

This coleslaw is fabulous…can’t wait to bring it to a cookout!

- Binky
  
  July 14, 2017 at 12:14 pm
  
  Thanks Sandi! I hope everyone likes it!
  
Denise Wright

July 14, 2017 at 11:13 am

I am a big fan of coleslaw, and this flavor combo sounds delicious!

- Binky
  
  July 14, 2017 at 12:15 pm
  
  My too! The apples and cherries really give it an amazing flavor! Thanks, Denise!
  
Tina Dawson

July 14, 2017 at 11:12 am

Another use for all the apple cider vinegar I have! Never made dressing with them! can’t wait to try!

- Binky
  
  July 14, 2017 at 12:16 pm
  
  Oh, I love a pinch of apple cider vinegar in coleslaw! It gives it a lovely, fresh tang! Thanks Tina!