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Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw Recipe

Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw Recipe for a Fresh Twist

This Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw Recipe combines crisp green cabbage, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy sliced almonds in a tangy vinaigrette - a perfect holiday side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt less if using table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
Slaw
  • 1 medium green cabbage or use red cabbage
  • 1 small red onion or shallots
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins/chopped fresh apples
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds or use pecans/walnuts

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife or mandoline

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mason jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Seal the jar and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, then refrigerate.
  2. Slice the green cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Shred finely and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Chop the red onion and parsley. Add them to the bowl along with dried cranberries and sliced almonds. Gently mix all ingredients together.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  5. Before serving, shake the vinaigrette again and pour it over the slaw. Toss gently to coat, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This slaw is gluten-free and vegan-friendly. For variations, consider adding shredded carrots or fresh herbs. Store leftovers separately for the best texture.

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