Description
Festive Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw brings holiday cheer to your table with crisp textures and zesty flavors. Crisp cabbage, tart cranberries, and crunchy almonds create a refreshing side dish that elevates your seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups (473 ml) red cabbage, shredded
- ½ cup (118 ml) dried cranberries
- ½ cup (60 g) almonds, sliced (toasted for extra crunch)
- 1 cup (240 ml) carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup (59 ml) parsley, fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup (59 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (21 g) honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Assemble Slaw Base: In a spacious mixing vessel, artfully blend shredded green and red cabbage, grated carrots, vibrant dried cranberries, crunchy sliced almonds, and freshly chopped parsley, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Craft Zesty Vinaigrette: Vigorously whisk olive oil, tangy apple cider vinegar, robust Dijon mustard, golden honey, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper in a compact mixing container until the dressing reaches a smooth, harmonious emulsion.
- Finalize and Infuse: Cascade the prepared vinaigrette over the vegetable medley, meticulously coating each ingredient. Allow the slaw to rest and marinate for 15-20 minutes, enabling the flavors to intertwine and develop a rich, complex taste profile before presenting at your Thanksgiving gathering.
Notes
- Slice or shred cabbage thinly to ensure even coating and better absorption of dressing, preventing a tough or chewy texture.
- Adjust honey amount based on dried cranberries’ sweetness to maintain a harmonious flavor profile without overwhelming the salad.
- Toast almonds lightly before adding to develop deeper, richer flavor and create a more satisfying crispy element in the slaw.
- Prepare dressing separately and add just before serving to prevent cabbage from becoming soggy and preserve the fresh, crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg