Tasty apple coleslaw is fresh and bright with a nice crunch. It makes a fun side dish and yummy salad.

glass bowl of vinegar dressed apple slaw.

This simple slaw is a breeze to throw together. The light dressing and apples give it just the slightest hint of sweet. It has a nice crunch as is perfect on its own and even better piled on pulled pork!

Isn’t this time of year so interesting to cook for? The fact that school is back in session, the apples are ripening and football is on makes you want to cook lovely warm fall food.

The problem is, it is still hot outside! This slaw helps bridge the gap. It uses some of those favorite fall flavors of honey, apples and mustard and puts them in a fresh salad that is still perfect for a hot day.

waffle with apple cider pulled pork and apple coleslaw piled on top.

The best part this salad comes together in a few minutes. I like it best if it sits in the refrigerator for an hour or two to soften up the cabbage, but the actual hands on time is only cutting and apple and mixing it all up.

Do that during nap time and it will be perfect for dinner. You know what I’m talking about!

This slaw is one of those dishes that makes a great side dish. Maybe you’ll serve it with grilled chicken or a nice pork chop.

But out favorite way to serve it is on top of apple cider pulled pork. Do yourself a favor and serve that pulled pork on top of an apple cider waffle and pile this slaw on top of it all.

dinner plate with waffle, pulled pork and fresh apple slaw on top.

Of course the pulled pork would be at home on a pretzel roll with some slaw as well. No matter what combination you decide to go with, just give it a try.

My husband is usually not a slaw fan, but actually went back to get more slaw to pile on top of his plate. He took the first two bites and decided it was worthy of more of his appetite!

After dinner he kept saying how amazed he was that he liked it. He saw the slaw and waffles and didn’t have high hopes.

But he knows to at least give whatever strange concoction I’ve come up with a try. He did and he was quite pleased!

If you like trying different variations on slaw, you’ll have to check out coleslaw with condensed milk dressing or creamy coleslaw pasta salad as well. Both are fun ways to enjoy your shredded cabbage.

4.88 from 8 ratings

Apple Coleslaw

Author: Carlee

Servings: Servings

Tasty slaw with a super simple and flavorful dressing and sweet crunchy apples. It makes a fun side dish and yummy salad.

Prep: 15

Additional Time 1

Total: 1 15

Ingredients

▢ 4 Tablespoon honey
▢ 4 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
▢ 1 Tablespoon mustard
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 2 Tablespoon mild flavored oil vegetable, canola etc.
▢ 1 pound bag coleslaw mix
▢ 1 large apple chopped

Instructions

Whisk together honey, vinegar, mustard, salt and oil.
4 Tablespoon honey, 4 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoon mild flavored oil
Stir in coleslaw mix and apple, tossing to coat.
1 pound bag coleslaw mix, 1 large apple
Refrigerate for at least an hour, stirring occasionally to keep the dressing distributed.
Serve cold

Notes

This is a great place to use a grainy mustard, honey mustard, or Dijon mustard.

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15 Comments

Mmmm! This is Apple Slaw looks so yummy. I would love to serve it on some pulled pork.

We love coleslaw and this sounds like a good one.

Thank you!

Oooh how I can envision this yummy salad in my life with all the local apples ripe soon!! Happy long weekend beautiful!

Carlee says:

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Our orchard just opened, so I am super excited to do all things apple!

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This looks so delicious! I want to make this for our last picnic of the season.

Thanks for sharing with the Tips and Tricks Link Party!

Carlee says:

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It would be perfect for your last picnic! Thank you!

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What an interesting twist to slaw! And very perfect side for the fall flavor dishes coming our way!

Carlee says:

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Thank you! It is fun to play around a bit with classic dishes, I think.

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Hi Carlee, we've the same kind of weather here too and our taste buds want different food to that of the summer. This certainly sounds interesting and would definitely go down well with some barbecued meat.

Carlee says:

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Thanks, Debbie! It is a great bright side to go along with some barbecue. I hope all is well!

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This may or may not sound strange but I really like a slaw like this on top of my pulled pork for sandwiches!! Plus, this would be nice and light to take to work!! Love it! Happy weekend lovely lady!!

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Just wait until you see the cider pulled pork I made this to go with then, Andrea! Apples galore! Thank you!

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Carleem
This sounds fresh and delicious. We put pineapple in ours, but it usually has mayo in it. This is better for me! Thanks.

Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda

Carlee says:

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Now I want to try pineapple slaw! I usually prefer a creamy slaw myself, but thought for this particular application a vinegar dressing would work nicely. Do you have your pineapple slaw posted?

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4.88 from 8 votes (8 ratings without comment)