Vegan Cabbage Apple Raisin Slaw Recipe

Prep: 20 min6 servingsmediumVegan / Healthy
Vegan Cabbage Apple Raisin Slaw Recipe

Crisp shredded cabbage combined with diced Granny Smith apple, celery, and plump raisins, tossed in vegan mayonnaise and brightened with citrus. A refreshing, crunchy slaw that benefits from a brief rest to allow flavors to meld. Top with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra texture and nutrition.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 3 cup green or red cabbage, coarsely shredded, or combination
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, cut into 1/2-inch dice
    Honeycrisp apple1:1produces slightly sweeter result

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  • 2 large celery stalks, peeled if desired, cut diagonally
  • cup raisins
    dried cranberries1:1dried fruit

    adds tartness

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  • ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
    regular mayonnaise1:1eggdairy

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  • ½ lemon or lime juice
  • freshly ground pepper, to taste(optional)
  • sunflower or pumpkin seeds, as topping(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine cabbage, apple, celery, raisins, vegan mayonnaise, and citrus juice in a serving bowl.

  2. 2

    Toss together well.

  3. 3

    Cover and let stand about 15 minutes before serving.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle sunflower or pumpkin seeds over the top if desired.

Tips

Tip 1

Resting the slaw for 15 minutes allows the cabbage to soften slightly and flavors to blend.

Tip 2

Use crisp apples like Granny Smith to maintain texture contrast.

Tip 3

Add seeds just before serving to preserve their crunch.

Good to Know

Storage

Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Slaw may become softer over time.

Make Ahead

Prepare and combine all ingredients except seeds up to 4 hours ahead. Add seeds just before serving.

Serve With

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not add seeds until serving to avoid them becoming soggy.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

vegan mayonnaise
regular mayonnaise1:1eggdairy

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vegan mayonnaise
Greek yogurt3/4:1dairyadds dairy

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General Alternatives

Granny Smith apple
Honeycrisp apple1:1produces slightly sweeter result

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raisins
dried cranberries1:1dried fruit

adds tartness

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sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds1:1seeds

interchangeable topping

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