Description
Jamie Oliver’s apple coleslaw delivers a crisp symphony of fresh flavors that dance across your palate. Crunchy cabbage and sweet apples mingle with a tangy dressing, creating a perfect side dish you’ll crave at every summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium cabbage, cored, finely shredded
- 4 Fuji apples, peeled, cored, julienne
- 2 large carrots, peeled, julienne
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup finely minced parsley leaves, optional
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together poppy seed dressing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation of all components until smooth and well-blended.
- Finely chop fresh green scallions, crisp apples, vibrant parsley, and crunchy carrots into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Shred cabbage into thin, delicate strips using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer for consistent texture.
- Combine chopped vegetables in a large serving bowl, creating a colorful and textured base for the salad.
- Pour prepared poppy seed dressing over the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated with the tangy, sweet dressing.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to marinate.
- Before serving, give the salad a final gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and refresh the vegetables’ crisp texture.
Notes
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure each bite has a consistent crunch and texture throughout the salad.
- Prevent apple browning by immediately submerging freshly cut pieces in a lemon water bath, maintaining their vibrant color and freshness.
- Create a perfectly balanced dressing by gradually adjusting honey and cider vinegar ratios, tasting as you blend to achieve the ideal sweet-tangy profile.
- Elevate poppy seed flavor by gently toasting them in a dry skillet, releasing their nutty essence before incorporating into the dressing.
- Whisk dressing ingredients thoroughly, using smooth circular motions to emulsify mayonnaise and honey into a silky, cohesive sauce.
- Pour dressing sparingly over the salad, allowing each ingredient to be lightly coated without becoming soggy or overwhelmed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 372 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg