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Mariel here. We’ve got one more Labor Day dish to throw at you before you duck out for the long weekend. Inspired by the bushels of apples cropping up at a market near you, this Apple-y medley is the illicit lovechild of a Classic Cabbage Coleslaw and a Waldorf Salad. It doesn’t need much of an intro – I’m sure you can easily imagine its tarty, crunchy deliciousness – but I will say this: don’t use Macintosh, Golden or Red Delicious Apples. You’re looking for the hard, crisp, not-too-sweet variety.
Pile it on our Pulled Chicken Sammies, pair it with our Slow-Roasted BBQ Spareribs, or simply stock it in the fridge for a quick (and healthy!) snack, this snappy little side dish is just the beginning of what autumn has to offer.
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Apple, Raisin and Celery Seed Slaw
Makes 10 large servings
Ingredients for the Slaw:
3 crisp sweet-tart apples, cored and cut into matchstick-size strips (I used 1 Granny Smith and 2 Galas) – $2.99
6 ribs of celery, chopped – $1.50
3 large carrots, washed, peeled and coarsely grated – $1.07
½-cup raisins – $2.19
2 Tablespoons sweet onion, minced – $0.79
For the Dressing:
3 Tablespoons low-fat mayo – stock
1/3-cup cider vinegar – stock
1 Tablespoon maple syrup (the real stuff, not Aunt Jemima; you can also sub in brown sugar) – $3.49
1 Tablespoon celery seeds (or poppy seeds will work) – stock
Salt and pepper to taste – stock
Grand total assuming well-stocked kitchen: $8.54
Cost per serving: $0.85
Directions:
1. Whisk mayo, vinegar, celery seeds, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a medium glass bowl. Set aside.
2. Chop, dice or julienne the slaw ingredients and combine in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Can be prepped the day ahead, just re-toss once you’re ready to dig in.
This sounds delicious!!! My husband and I are invited to a Labor Day pot luck, so I think this is what I’ll take! Thanks for introducing something new that won’t be “the same old-same old” we usually see at barbecues!
Yummy, yummy, yummy! I love this recipe and with us just into Spring, I can see it becoming a firm favourite throughout Summer with all the outdoor braaing (barbecuing) we do!
🙂 Mandy
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I love the description “illicit love child”. I saw this on SRC and I’m pinning for later in the year. Looks delicious.