Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw Recipe | Gearing Up for Summer #KraftRecipes
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My mom has always made her own dressing for coleslaw rather than purchasing it from a bottle. I’ll never forget when I asked her for the recipe many years ago how she laughed and explained there isn’t a recipe. Apparently she had been dumping her ingredients together and just eyeballing and taste testing to make sure it was just right.
I couldn’t understand how anyone could do that.
Just know with no measuring at all.
Until I started to do the very same thing myself.
My mom gave me her best guesstimates over the phone so I could recreate her version. I took that as a base and made it my own by adjusting the ingredients to suite my tastes. (This happened naturally.) I also added chopped apple and cranberries because both my husband and I love the additional texture and sweetness they add. I absolutely adore my moms coleslaw but our recipes are definitely not the same.
And up until now, I’ve been making my own coleslaw the very same way she always had. I simply toss those ingredients together and quickly taste to make sure it is the flavor I’m looking for until it is perfect.
When Kraft asked me to share a favorite recipe through the Tastemakers blogging program, I thought it was the perfect time to write this recipe down. Now others can enjoy my coleslaw as well! Ironically I had a hard time making it taste just right because I couldn’t do my usually heaping spoonfuls or splashes.
After a couple of tries, I think I finally have what very closely resembles my usual coleslaw.
Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw Recipe | Gearing Up for Summer #KraftRecipes
Ingredients
- 1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pkg. 16 oz. coleslaw blend (cabbage slaw mix)
- 1 medium crisp apple such as Granny Smith, Braeburn or Fuji, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
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Whisk salad dressing, milk, vinegar and sugar together in small bowl until well blended.
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In a large bowl, add coleslaw blend, chopped apple and cranberries.
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Pour prepared dressing over top and mix together until well combined.
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Refrigerate until serving, approximately one hour.
Since this recipe is so quick and easy, it is definitely my go-to summer salad. Now I’m all set to start enjoying the food that always comes with warmer weather. I just need to convince my husband it is time to clean up the grill!
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What is your go-to side dish for summer?
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Disclosure: This post was created for the Kraft Tastemaker Blogger Program. All thoughts remain my own and are not influenced by the monetary compensation received.
This looks amazing, I am making a huge batch all for myself!!!
Oh wow this looks so good! I just pinned it in my summer salads board for later!
This looks yummy, I need to make something for a potluck on Sunday this just might be perfect!
This salad actually looks good for coleslaw! Its very summery, perfect yo bring for a BBQ!
This looks simple and yummy! I bet you can add candied pecans too.
Perfect recipe for the summer and it looks fantastic as well. Thanks for sharing
This looks extremely refreshing, perfect for a summer party.
Looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe
My little guy loves coleslaw and I bet it would be an even bigger hit with the fruitines of adding apple and dried cranberries
I’ve never been a huge coleslaw fan, but adding apples and cranberries makes this recipe very appealing. Great idea!
While reading the recipe my mouth started to water. Yum. I will be making the this weekend.
I have really gotten into Coleslaw over the years. I can’t wait to make this, especially with the apples and cranberries!
YUM! I’m a big fan of coleslaw but have never tried it with the added fruit, what a great idea!
this looks so delicious and healthy! I will definitely make this because it is simple and I like simple!
This looks delicious. I do something similar but I’m going to have to try this one for sure.
That looks so yummy! My BF loves coleslaw. I should surprise him and make this. 🙂
My go-to side dish for summer is probably a fruit salad.
never put apple in coleslaw before but that looks amazing,,thanks for sharing this
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
That really looks delicious!! We’re a potato salad kind of family in the summer!
my sister makes her own coleslaw too and “eyeballs” it as well. i just dont know how anyone does that! (my granny was the same way, and she could do it with baking too, where everything usually has to be measured just right!). i love the addition of apples and cranberries. this would make a nice and refreshing side dish for thanksgiving.