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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Appetizers and side dishes

    Ginger Apple Slaw with Avocado and Cashews

    Last Modified: Mar 22, 2021 by Becky Striepe

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    This recipe is sponsored by Envy™ apples. All opinions are 100% my own.

    This sweet and sour Ginger Apple Slaw stars fresh apples, crunchy cashews, rich balsamic vinegar, and creamy avocado with a little ginger kick!

    serving bowl of ginger apple slaw with avocado and cashews

    This vinegar-based apple slaw recipe is light, crisp, and perfect alongside your next veggie burger or as a topping for your dream vegan taco.

    Coleslaw is such a quintessential warm-weather dish. I love how many ways you can serve it up beyond the goopy, mayo-heavy slaw that I grew up eating.

    Not that I don't appreciate a good mayo-based slaw from time to time. But when you want something a little less heavy, a vinegar coleslaw recipe like this one is just the ticket.

    close-up of apple slaw in a bowl with serving dish in the background

    Grab the recipe at the bottom of this post and check out the video to see how simple it is to make.

    If you're in the Atlanta area, you can also sample this recipe and a collection of other amazing Envy™ apple recipes at the Publix Aprons Cooking School on September 7th, 2019!

    Ginger Apple Slaw

    The recipe works best with crisp, sweet Envy™ apples. That's because Envy™ apples don't turn brown as quickly as conventional apples.

    About Envy™ Apples

    Don't worry -- Envy™ apples aren't genetically modified. They are cross-bred to have a high citric acid (vitamin C) content, which is what keeps them from browning. You know how tossing apple slices in something acidic, like lemon juice, slows browning? High vitamin C content works the same way.

    Envy™ apples are a hybrid of Braeburn and Royal Gala apples, and they grow in Washington state and in New Zealand. I found mine at Publix here in Atlanta. You can also find them at Whole Foods, Walmart, Market 5 one 5, Central Market, Raley’s, King Soopers, IGA, Wegmans and more. Their site has a store locator you can use to find them, if you need help tracking them down.

    Making the Apple Slaw

    To make your slaw, start by chopping the fruits and veggies. Mince the apple, ginger, and onion. I like to save time mincing ginger by doing it in the food processor instead of by hand.

    To save even more time on this recipe, I used bagged, shredded cabbage instead of shredding it by hand. You can find shredded cabbage (or bagged coleslaw) in the produce section of most grocery stores. It's OK if the one you find contains some shredded carrots - they won't hurt a thing!

    Once you have your fruits and veggies prepped, just toss them together, and chill for 10 minutes before serving. You can serve this right away, but that chilling time gives the flavors a chance to meld a bit before you serve.

    If you're planning to serve this today, this is when you want to slice the avocado. You want to add the avocado and cashews just before serving, so the avocado doesn't brown and the cashews stay crunchy.

    slaw and serving spoon in a glass mixing bowl

    Apple Slaw Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

    You can make this slaw up to a day ahead -- it will keep for up to three days in the fridge in an airtight container.

    If you are making it in advance, don't add the avocado and cashews until you're ready to serve.

    slaw without the avocado and cashews

    Making this to bring to a party? I suggest tossing in the avocado at home, but add the cashews when you arrive. The crunchy cashews add such nice texture to the slaw, but they will soften as they sit in the dressing.

    While I do like the texture of the cashews in this recipe, it's fine to eat leftovers where the cashews have softened. The crunchy cabbage and apple are still lovely, and the soft cashews that have soaked in the dressing are nice in a whole different way.

    More Apple Recipes

    Need some more apple inspiration for those Envy™ apples? I've got you.

    • Not-Too-Sweet Banana-Apple Muffins
    • Pumpkin Spice Baked Apples in the Air Fryer
    • Mulled Apple Cider
    serving bowl of ginger apple slaw with avocado and cashews

    Ginger Apple Slaw

    This sweet and sour Apple Slaw stars fresh apples, crunchy cashews, rich balsamic vinegar, and creamy avocado with a little ginger kick!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: apple slaw
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Chilling TIme: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups bagged coleslaw - or shredded cabbage
    • 1 Envy™ apple - diced fine
    • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
    • ¼ cup minced red onion
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 Haas avocado
    • ½ cup roasted, salted cashews

    Instructions

    • Combine all of your ingredients in a large bowl except for the avocado and cashews. Toss to combine everything really well. You can do this step up to a day in advance. If you do, don't chop that avocado until you're ready to toss it in and serve (see step 2).
    • Refrigerate the slaw for at least 10 minutes before serving. Chop the avocado and toss it into the slaw, along with the cashews, just before you serve.

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    Notes

    The prep time in this recipe assumes that you take one of my favorite shortcuts: using bagged, shredded cabbage instead of shredding the cabbage by hand. You can start with a whole head of cabbage, but it will up the prep time considerably.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Ginger Apple Slaw
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    10
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Sodium
     
    62
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    238
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    11
    g
    4
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    12
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    66
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    10
    mg
    12
    %
    Calcium
     
    18
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. Vegan Heaven

      April 18, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      This will be perfect for our next BBQ! :-)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 18, 2016 at 2:49 pm

        Enjoy it, Sina!

        Reply
    2. swathi

      April 16, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      I love ginger, love this summery slaw , thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
    3. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com

      April 15, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Amazing flavours and textures! It sounds so delicious. Just perfect now the weather is starting to improve :O)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 16, 2016 at 7:19 am

        Thank you, Mel! And hurrah for spring!

        Reply
    4. Linda @ Veganosity

      April 15, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      I love slaw, and the flavors in this are singing to me. Fresh ginger AND avocado, I think you win the best slaw recipe ever award with this one!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 15, 2016 at 6:19 pm

        Thank you so much, Linda!

        Reply
    5. The Vegan 8

      April 13, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Omg, ginger, avocado and apple are all my favorites! This looks so gorgeous and amazingly delicious!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 13, 2016 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you, Brandi!

        Reply
    6. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

      April 12, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      This sounds like such a wonderfully flavorful slaw! I love the addition of ginger with green apple.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 12, 2016 at 11:22 pm

        Thank you, Alisa!

        Reply
    7. Jenn

      April 12, 2016 at 9:48 am

      What a delicious twist on coleslaw! I love the apple and avocado in there!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 12, 2016 at 9:51 am

        Thank you, Jenn!

        Reply
    8. Sophia, Veggies Don't Bite

      April 11, 2016 at 10:29 pm

      I love coleslaw without mayo!!! And hot sauce...YES!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 12, 2016 at 7:36 am

        Three cheers for hot sauce!

        Reply
    9. Nicole Dawson

      April 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      I love coleslaw but it's fun to see your take on it! Sounds perfect for the warm months coming up (or anytime really).

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2016 at 6:16 pm

        Thank you, Nicole!

        Reply
    10. Cadry

      April 11, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      What a fun change of pace from mayo-packed slaw (not that I don't enjoy that sometimes too, of course). I like the addition of cashews!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2016 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you, Cadry!

        Reply
    11. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

      April 11, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      I love this for so many reason! First of all SUMMER woohoo! Secondly, coleslaw is the best. I always surprise myself be how much cabbage I actually can eat when it's in the form of coleslaw :D And really unique flavor combination in this recipe, it sounds delish!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2016 at 12:12 pm

        Aw, thank you so much, Natalie! Three cheers for summer! And cabbage!

        Reply
    12. Dianne

      April 11, 2016 at 9:58 am

      I love coleslaw, and this recipe looks super delish!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Thank you, Dianne!

        Reply
    13. Kristina

      April 11, 2016 at 9:57 am

      I LOVE the cashews and ginger - this sounds incredible!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Thank you, Kristina!

        Reply
    14. Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen

      April 11, 2016 at 9:48 am

      Sounds so so fresh and tasty! Makes me want to have a BBQ with a side plate of this, next to a veggie burger!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Ooh that sounds lovely! I'll be right over!

        Reply
    15. Jes

      August 06, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      Oh wow, this slaw incorporates so many awesome ingredients! ginger, avocado, cashews, apples?! Love it!

      Reply

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