Summer has officially hit, actually it hit like 3 weeks ago, with its scorching hot 90+ degree F weather so for this week’s installment of #SundaySupper, we are beating the summer heat by bringing you recipes that can be prepared quickly and without the use of an oven. That being said, I bring you a quick and easy coleslaw with a secret ingredient: granny smith apples. I was definitely a bit skeptical about the apples but it actually brought such a nice, refreshing tartness to the slaw that was very well balanced with the lemony-poppy-seed dressing. Plus, it’s such a nice twist on boring old, traditional coleslaw. Best of all, it serves as the perfect side dish to almost anything!
You’ll need some green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot and apple. You could alternatively use a store-bought coleslaw mixture and add in the apples.
Next we’ll make the dressing with some mayo, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.
Be sure to let it sit in the fridge for an hour or so to let the flavors really meld.
Apple and Poppy Seed Coleslaw
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 ½ cups shredded red cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrot
- 1 Granny Smith apple, julienned
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot and apple.
- In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour mixture over cabbage mixture and stir using a rubber spatula until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve cold.
SHORTCUT POPPY SEED COLESLAW! SIDE SALAD RECIPE!!
FAQ
What is traditional coleslaw made of?
What is the dressing made of in coleslaw?
What can I add to store bought coleslaw to make it taste better?
What is creamy coleslaw made of?
Can you use poppy seed dressing in coleslaw?
Slaw – Instead of making the traditional dressing, use this one in coleslaw or broccoli slaw instead. All you have to do is mix it into your shredded coleslaw mix. Dip – Try using poppy seed dressing as a dip for apples, carrots (or carrot fries ), celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, and any other crunchy vegetable or fruit.
How to make coleslaw with cabbage?
In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard and poppy seeds and whisk together until fully combined. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously so the mixture doesn’t separate. Add the dressing to the cabbage mixture until your coleslaw is dressed to your liking. Season with salt to taste.
What can you eat with poppy seed dressing?
All you have to do is mix it into your shredded coleslaw mix. Dip – Try using poppy seed dressing as a dip for apples, carrots (or carrot fries ), celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, and any other crunchy vegetable or fruit. You can also use it with crackers like flax seed crackers, pita chips, or zucchini chips.
How do you make a salad with coleslaw?
Crumble up the noodles, add them to a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix and stir in the chilled poppy seed dressing, and you have yourself a quick, tasty salad. There you have it… a simple, easy, delicious tasting salad that is sure to please!