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Apple Cranberry Coleslaw with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

Apple cranberry coleslaw pairs crisp apples and dried cranberries with crunchy cabbage in a creamy poppy seed dressing. Toss it together and chill for 15 to 30 minutes so the flavors meld before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
chilling 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
For the coleslaw
  • 1 bag (14 oz) coleslaw mix
  • 2 crisp apples medium, cored and diced
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries

Method
 

Make the dressing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Prepare the coleslaw
  1. Add the coleslaw mix, apples, and dried cranberries to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, add the coleslaw mix just before chilling. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free sour cream.