Best 3 Crunchy Apple Pecan Slaw Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Crunchy Apple Pecan Slaw, a vibrant and refreshing salad that tantalizes your taste buds. This delightful dish combines the crisp sweetness of crisp apples, the nutty crunch of toasted pecans, and a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and a hint of sugar. Experience a symphony of flavors and textures as you savor each bite. Our recipe collection offers a variety of slaw variations, including a classic coleslaw, a creamy broccoli slaw, and an Asian-inspired slaw with a zesty ginger-soy dressing. Whether you're seeking a light side dish or a vibrant main course salad, our slaw recipes will elevate your dining experience.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN APPLE SLAW WITH PECANS

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Granny Smith apples, core removed and cut into thin slices
3 cups finely sliced green cabbage
2 cups finely sliced red cabbage
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup finely sliced sweet onions
1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl combine the yogurt, mayo, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Add the apples, green and red cabbages, carrots and onions. Mix together well and place in the refrigerator to allow flavors to come together and the cabbage soften slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve topped with the toasted pecans.

CRUNCHY ROOT & APPLE 'SLAW

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Serve Gordon Ramsay's stunning homemade coleslaw with your Boxing Day ham

Provided by Gordon Ramsay

Categories Side dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ large or 1 small fennel
½ white cabbage (about 500g), cored and thinly shredded
½ small red cabbage (about 200g), cored and thinly shredded
250g chunk celeriac , peeled
juice 1 lemon
1 Granny Smith apple
4 tbsp mayonnaise
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
small handful flat-leaf parsley , chopped
½ bunch spring onions , shredded lengthways
3-4 tbsp seed & nut mixture from a pack, optional

Steps:

Shred the fennel thinly. Place in cold water for 1 hr until crisp, then drain and pat dry. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil, then blanch the shredded cabbage, white cabbage first, in boiling water for 2 mins. Drain, then cool quickly under cold running water. Shake dry.
Slice the celeriac thinly, then cut into sticks. Blanch in boiling water with half the lemon juice for 2 mins, then drain and cool under cold water. The veg can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and kept bagged in the fridge.
When ready to serve, core and thinly slice the apple and toss with the remaining lemon juice. Beat together the mayonnaise, oil, vinegar and mustard and season to taste. Mix all the vegetables with the apple, parsley and spring onions in a big bowl, then mix in the dressing. Mound into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the seed and nut mix, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium

CRUNCHY COOL COLESLAW

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This recipe is my version of the peanut slaw I love at Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, a popular restaurant chain in California. I think it's a pretty close match! -Elaine Hoffmann, Santa Ana, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (16 ounces each) coleslaw mix
2 medium Honeycrisp apples, julienned
1 large carrot, shredded
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts or cashews

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, celery seed and salt., Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

To save time, use pre-shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix.
For a sweeter slaw, use sweeter apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji.
If you don't have pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
For a tangy slaw, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
Serve the slaw immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This crunchy apple pecan slaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is also a great way to use up leftover apples. The slaw is made with shredded cabbage, apples, pecans, and a tangy dressing. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this crunchy apple pecan slaw a try.