Creamy Coleslaw

Salads

A creamy coleslaw with apples and raisins, inspired by Cathy Fisher’s mother’s recipe.

Serves
6 (about 8 cups salad)

Prep time
About 20 minutes

Cook time
0 minutes

Creamy Coleslaw

Ingredients

  • For the salad:
    • 3 cups chopped green cabbage
    • 1¾ cups grated carrots (1–2 medium)
    • 1½ cups diced apple (1–2 medium), peeled or unpeeled
    • 1 cup chopped red cabbage
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • For the dressing:
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ cup cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon or stone-ground mustard
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 medium clove garlic, sliced

Instructions

  1. Place the cabbage, carrots, apple, raisins, and onion in a large bowl.
  2. Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over the salad and toss well.

Notes

  • Choose raisins without added oil or sugar.
  • For variation, add thinly sliced radish, celery, or fennel, or chopped bell pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, or pineapple.

Source: NuSci legacy recipe archive. External reference: www.straightupfood.com