Italian-Style Crunchy Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw
A fresh and crunchy Italian-style red cabbage and apple slaw made with crisp apples, toasted walnuts, fresh parsley, and a tangy homemade olive oil dressing. An easy and colorful side dish for family dinners, holidays, and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups finely shredded red cabbage
2 medium crisp apples, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion (optional)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Shred the red cabbage and place in a large bowl.
2. Slice the apples and add them with the walnuts, parsley, and red onion.
3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
5. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving.
6. Garnish with extra parsley and walnuts.
Notes
Use crisp apples such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady.
Toast walnuts for extra flavor.
Add dressing just before serving for maximum crunch.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Optional variations: add Parmesan, shredded carrots, pecans, or dried cranberries.