Serpent's Gift Apple Slaw
Apple slaw is the bridge between coleslaw and fruit salad. Serpent's Gift apple at 5,000 SHU adds a warmth that makes the vinegar dressing feel more complex and the crunch more satisfying.
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Total
15 min
Servings
6
Peak SHU
5K
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Ingredients
- 2 Serpent's Gift apples (SS-APL-02), julienned
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Julienne apples (leave skin on for color).
- 2
Toss with cabbage and carrots in a large bowl.
- 3
Whisk vinegar, oil, honey, and mustard into a dressing.
- 4
Pour over slaw and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.
Tips
- Forbidden Bite apple (500 SHU) for a barely-there warmth.
- Perfect on pulled pork sandwiches.
Apple cell walls contain pectin that maintains crunch in acidic environments. The cider vinegar dressing prevents enzymatic browning while the pectin keeps the julienned apple crisp. Capsaicin transfers slowly from apple to dressing — the slaw gets hotter as it sits.