Blue Cheese Ranch Walnut and Apple Cole Slaw
Crisp, creamy, and bursting with bold flavors, this Blue Cheese Ranch Walnut and Apple Cole Slaw is a fresh twist on a classic side dish. Featuring a crunchy blend of green and red cabbage, sweet julienned apples, and earthy chopped walnuts, this coleslaw is dressed to impress with a tangy homemade dressing of ranch seasoning, honey, and buttermilk. The addition of rich blue cheese crumbles adds decadence, making this dish an irresistible balance of textures and tastes. Perfect as a chilled side for BBQs, picnics, or as a topping for sandwiches and tacos, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and will elevate any meal with its gourmet flair. Dive into this unique coleslaw for a flavorful take on a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 (julienned) Apple (Granny Smith or other crisp variety)
- 1 cup (chopped) Walnuts
- 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss until evenly distributed.
Step 2
Add the julienned apple and chopped walnuts to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
Step 3
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, ranch seasoning mix, white vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are well coated.
Step 5
Add the blue cheese crumbles and gently fold them into the coleslaw to avoid breaking them up too much.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Before serving, give the coleslaw another gentle toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 8
Serve chilled as a side dish or a topping for sandwiches or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1330.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2686.8 |
| Total Fat 224.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 52.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 56.9g | |
| Cholesterol 262.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3985.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 138.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 66.1g | |
| Protein 56.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 47.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1163.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2363.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories