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Sweet and Spicy Apple Coleslaw

August 1, 2018 · 18 Comments

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Sweet and spicy flavors are almost always a sure win with my family. However, coleslaw? That has not always been a reason to cheer. A few years ago that changed when we tried this recipe for classic coleslaw.

Since then, we’ve tried some pretty amazing coleslaw recipes. This Sweet and Spicy Apple Coleslaw was eaten down to the very last apple slice and ribbon of cabbage.

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The comment “Best Coleslaw I’ve ever tasted” was heard and there were echoes of that from almost everyone at the table. I made this for dinner guests again last night and was thrilled that it turned out so well.

A certain non-coleslaw-loving brother of mine just might have taken the serving bowl back to his chair and finished off every last bit.

Apple Recipes

This was the first apple coleslaw we tried, but it certainly hasn’t been the last.

We’ve been making this Sweet and Spicy Apple Coleslaw and the Cranberry Apple Coleslaw now for several years.

I love adding apples to traditionally savory dishes like these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon or this Blueberry Apple Walnut Salad. They add a terrific sweet bite to the dish and we all love that.

The Sweet and Spicy Apple Coleslaw includes a couple of ingredients that I wouldn’t have thought to include without inspiration from Chef John.

When I saw corn nuts in the original recipe, I may have stopped and stared. I don’t really even like corn nuts. It just sounded so unusual, I had to try it. And they worked!

Just a couple tablespoons of crushed corn nuts changes the flavor and texture of the salad from very good to delicious. This is an excellent summer salad that I have made many times over the past few years.

Sweet & Spicy Apple Coleslaw with a crunchy topping! - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

Summer Side Dishes

For more summer side dishes, try this Cucumber Salad and the Irresistible Mandarin Broccoli Salad.

This Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado and Tomato by Well Plated and this Summer Confetti Salad by Sugar Free Mom are both calling my name as well.

This Bacon Potato Salad is a new favorite this year and I’ve already made it 5 times since I shared it here last month.

Apple Coleslaw Recipe

  1. Place the shredded cabbage and the apple slices in a mixing bowl and toss to combine.

  2. In a small glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the mayo, juice, sugar, Tabasco, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust the hot sauce as desired.

  3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  4. Add the cilantro and toss again. Top with the crushed corn bits and serve immediately.

Kitchen Tip: I use these bowls and this spatula to make this recipe.

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Sweet & Spicy Apple Coleslaw - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com
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Sweet and Spicy Apple Coleslaw
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to Food Wishes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 93 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 small head of green cabbage, cored and sliced very thin (about 6 cups)
  • 1 Fuji apple, sliced very thinly
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 scant teaspoon sugar
  • Tabasco sauce to taste, I use several generous shakes, about 2 teaspoons
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons crushed toasted corn bits, i.e. Corn nuts, about 1 tablespoon crushed
Instructions
  1. Place the shredded cabbage and the apple slices in a mixing bowl and toss to combine. In a small glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the mayo, juice, sugar, Tabasco, salt and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust the hot sauce as desired.
  2. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Let rest for 5 minutes. Add the cilantro and toss again. Top with the crushed corn bits and serve immediately. Enjoy!

{originally published 7/1/12 – 8/1/18}

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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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