Vegan Crisp Apple Slaw

Bright, refreshing, and packed with crunch, this Vegan Crisp Apple Slaw is the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Featuring a colorful medley of green and red cabbage, crisp Granny Smith and red apples, and a delightful pop of freshness from carrots and cilantro, this recipe is as gorgeous as it is delicious. Tossed in a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing sweetened with maple syrup and spiked with Dijon mustard, each bite delivers vibrant flavors and satisfying textures. Whether served as a side at your next barbecue, a topping for vegan tacos, or a light lunch, this quick and easy slaw—ready in just 20 minutes—is sure to impress. Plus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and entirely plant-based, making it a healthy, crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups, finely shredded Green cabbage
• 2 cups, finely shredded Red cabbage
• 1 large, grated Carrot
• 1 medium, julienned Granny Smith apple
• 1 medium, julienned Red apple
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced Green onion
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, julienned Granny Smith apple, julienned red apple, and sliced green onion.

Step 2

Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl and gently toss all the ingredients until well mixed.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil.

Step 4

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, then whisk in the poppy seeds.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1015.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	736.3

Total Fat 36.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1677.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 68.9g
Protein 9.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 388.7mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1642.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 53.4%