Maple-Glazed Cabbage and Apple Slaw
A sweet-tart slaw featuring shredded cabbage and apples, lightly dressed in a maple-vinegar glaze for a refreshing side dish. This salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs green cabbage, Honeycrisp apples, apple cider vinegar into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head, thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 medium, julienned Honeycrisp apples
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh, chopped dill
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt until emulsified.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 head thinly sliced green cabbage and 2 julienned Honeycrisp apples to the bowl, then sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped fresh dill.
- Step 3: Toss gently with clean hands for 2 minutes until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing, then let rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
