Snowblower Cabbage and Apple Slaw

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A refreshing, crisp slaw with shredded cabbage, tart apples, and a tangy mustard dressing, perfect for a light summer meal. This american-inspired salads ready in about 25 minutes pairs head, thinly sliced green cabbage, medium, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, finely diced red onion 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 145 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, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 head thinly sliced green cabbage, 2 medium thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the cabbage begins to soften slightly, about 2 minutes.