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This Apple Kale Slaw is the side dish you didn’t know you were missing. Crisp green apples, kale, and carrots come together with a spicy honey mustard dressing that hits every note… sweet, tangy, and just a little bit fiery.
It’s fresh, it’s fast, and it goes with just about everything on your table.
I was never a fan of slaw, until I started making it myself. The store-bought stuff always felt like an afterthought. It was soggy, bland, and forgettable, but this recipe proved me completely wrong.
The combination of tart green apples, hearty kale, and sweet carrots gives this slaw a texture that actually stays crunchy. The spicy honey mustard dressing adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. It’s simple, but tastes anything but.
For another flavorful slaw recipe, try my Bacon Apple Coleslaw. It’s a great end of summer slaw with toasted nuts and dried cranberries.
Here’s A Quick Video Tutorial
Apple Kale Slaw Ingredients
Here’s everything you will need to make this slaw recipe, and a few important notes too. Keep reading!
- Kale: Veins removed and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces, like you’re making a garden salad.
- Green Apples: Cut into thin matchsticks.
- Carrots: Peeled with a peeler to make fine ribbons.
- Mayonnaise: Always use a high quality mayo to ensure your dressing will stick to the salad. I use my homemade Avocado Oil Mayonnaise or Chosen Avocado Oil Mayonnaise if I’m in a pinch.
- Stone Ground Mustard: This (or whole grain mustard) is what gives the dressing a spicy, bold mustard flavor. You can use Dijon mustard, it just won’t have the same flavor profile.
- Raw Honey: Local honey is best, especially if you want those health benefits.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: This helps to balance the dressing and I don’t recommend swapping it out. But if you need to, rice wine vinegar is your next best option.
How to Make Apple Kale Slaw
1. Whisk and Add Your Veggies. In a serving bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Add the kale, green apples, and carrots.
2. Toss, Refrigerate, and Serve. Mix everything together until well coated. Refrigerate for an hour or two before serving (this helps the flavors to build and marry together).
Find the complete recipe instructions with measurements below.
What To Serve With Your Slaw
This Apple Kale Slaw goes great with a wide range of warm weather dishes. Think lemon chicken thighs, grilled salmon, pulled pork sliders, or even burgers and smoked hot dogs. It’s also fits right in with my homemade cornbread, doctored up baked beans, or corn on the cob. Basically, this salad belongs on your table this spring and summer.
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Apple Kale Slaw
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups kale - de-veined and roughly chopped
- 2 cups green apples - cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cups carrots - peeled into ribbons
- ½ cup mayonnaise - store-bought or homemade
- 3 to 4 tablespoons stone ground mustard
- 1 tablespoons raw honey - or honey
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a serving bowl stir together the mayonnaise, stone ground mustard, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add the chopped kale, green apple matchsticks, and carrot ribbons. Toss until everything is well coated in the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to soften the kale and build the flavor profile before serving.
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RECIPE NOTES
- NOTE
STORING INFORMATION
- Refrigerated, in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with foil or plastic wrap, for up to 3 days. Add a spoonful of mayonnaise if the dressing is getting a little too watery.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
