Vegan Apple Coleslaw

Last Updated on April 24, 2022

A healthy Vegan Apple Coleslaw that is simply easy to make and perfect as a side dish for those summer barbecues!

This sweet salad is an alternative to the creamy coleslaw, using no mayo, just a vinaigrette base to give this slaw a crisp, tangy, and refreshing taste.

Which cabbage works the best in this salad?

This is more of a personal choice.

I love the purple cabbage the most, it gives the slaw a striking color, but I do also like to mix the purple and green as well.

Thankfully there really is no rule of thumb on the variety of cabbage to use in a slaw.

What variety of Apples work for this coleslaw?

This can be any apple you can find at the market.

I personally love to add a tart firm red apple to my slaw.

But give all varieties a try every time you make this slaw, such as Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gala, or Granny Smith.

How to serve this Apple Coleslaw

You can top any of your favorite sandwiches with it.

Make this slaw your main dish or a snack, top it with nuts as well as a different fruit, such as grapes or dried cranberries or raisins.

And we all know that any coleslaw is the perfect side dish to anything!

Ingredients needed for this coleslaw

• Cabbage – So many different colors and varieties available today. I love the purple cabbage, and use it the most in my recipes. Mix it up by adding different varieties and colors each time you make this slaw.
• Carrots – Carrots will add more crispness, color, and sweetness.
• Apples – For this recipe I used the Gala apple. But with all the varieties available today, you can change the apples each time you make this slaw. Try sweet and tart varieties for a different taste each time.

Dressing Ingredients

• Vinegar – I used an apple cider vinegar for this coleslaw. This is a perfect compliment to the chopped apples, it is milder, with a slight fruity taste and with the tang of the vinegar.
• Oil – The oil I used in this dressing is avocado oil. I like the mild flavor of avocado oil, it is not over powering with its after taste.
• Real Maple Syrup – Maple syrup gives the dressing hints of caramel, vanilla, and maple flavor with just the right amount of sweetness.
• Garlic – I used a minced garlic for this dressing. Garlic can be optional.
• Seasonings – Celery seed for just the right amount of a earthy flavor, salt and pepper to taste.
• Mustard – Any mustard will work for this slaw, but I used a plain yellow mustard. I personally love the crisp, tart, and tangy flavor of this mustard.

How to make this Vegan Apple Coleslaw

Clean and cut up the cabbage and apples, place into a large serving bowl.

Clean and chop or julienne the carrots and place into the large bowl.

Set the large serving bowl aside.

In a small bowl add the dressing ingredients and whisk together.

Drizzle the dressing ingredients over the large serving bowl of carrots and cabbage and mix well.

Cover the large serving bowl and place into the refrigerator for no less than a few hours or overnight.

Serve as a side to any main dish and enjoy!

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