Name: Creamy Homemade Apple Slaw: Easy Side Dish
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 0.75 cup sour cream; 0.33 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix; 8 ounces shredded cabbage and carrot mix; 3 apples, peeled, cored, and diced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Creamy Apple Slaw

Sep 9, 2025
by Adriel Toy
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

40 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

6

Crisp apples, vibrant greens, and a tangy dressing unite in this refreshing Creamy Apple Slaw, a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that's perfect as a side or a light lunch.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

0.75 cup sour cream

0.33 cup white sugar

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix

8 ounces shredded cabbage and carrot mix

3 apples, peeled, cored, and diced

2 stalks celery, chopped

3 green onions, thinly sliced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

29 g
Cholesterol

16 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

2 g
Saturated Fat

4 g
Sodium

200 mg
Sugar

19 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

2 mins

In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and dry ranch dressing mix until smooth. (2 minutes)

02

Step

3 mins

Gently fold in the shredded cabbage and carrot mix, diced apples, chopped celery, and thinly sliced green onions. (3 minutes)

03

Step

2 mins

Toss the mixture until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. (2 minutes)

04

Step

4 hrs

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and develop. (20 minutes - 4 hours)

05

Step

Before serving, give the slaw a final toss to redistribute the dressing. Enjoy chilled!

For a sweeter slaw, add a touch more sugar to the dressing. Conversely, for a tangier flavor, increase the amount of apple cider vinegar.
If you prefer a chunkier slaw, feel free to use a combination of red and green cabbage, and dice the apples into larger pieces.
To prevent the apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
Consider adding a handful of toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
This slaw is best served chilled. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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