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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Sides

    Creamy Kale Coleslaw with Apple

    Published: Aug 23, 2018 · Updated: Mar 25, 2021 by Neil 16 Comments

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    Close up of a glass bowl of creamy kale coleslaw with apple serving spoons in. Two apples and a salt and pepper cellar at the back. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Creamy kale coleslaw with apple is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional coleslaw. It's a healthy kale coleslaw recipe made with a low calorie dressing. This tasty slaw is great for topping burgers with. It also makes a perfect side to accompany many meals at any time of the year! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #side #slaw #coleslaw

    Creamy kale coleslaw with apple is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional coleslaw. Plus it's perfect at any time of the year!

    Birds eye view of a glass bowl of creamy kale coleslaw with apple serving spoons in. Two apples and a salt and pepper cellar at the top.

    I'm hoping that I'm not too late folks to fit this creamy kale coleslaw with apple recipe into being one of your summer BBQ side dishes?

    It's really been an amazing summer here in the UK so far hasn't it?

    I've been eating salads like they're going out of fashion!

    We've been eating so much of my easy healthier coleslaw that I needed to come up with another healthy coleslaw recipe quick to add a bit of variation!

    That's where this delicious creamy kale coleslaw entered our lives!

    Glass bowl of creamy kale coleslaw with apple. Three apples and a salt and pepper cellar at the top.

    So how do we make this creamy coleslaw?

    First we take an amazing healthy selection of ingredients.

    Kale, red cabbage, carrots, sweet apple and crunchy celery.

    Then we toss them all up together and coat them in a delicious tangy home made low calorie creamy dressing.

    It doesn't take long to put this healthy creamy coleslaw together either. Just 30 minutes.

    It's perfect for your BBQ parties as you'll get at least 8 servings out of this recipe. That's 8 BIG servings.

    A glass bowl of creamy kale coleslaw with apple serving spoons in. Two apples and a salt and pepper cellar at the top.

    There's nothing to worry about calorie wise either as there are only 100 calories per serving of this creamy kale coleslaw.

    Plus, as I said in the introduction paragraph, this recipe is perfect at any time of the year.

    So, if you're reading this recipe and it isn't summer, no worries.

    You could easily pair this coleslaw with a grilled turkey burger.

    Or an oven baked chicken dish like chicken kievs or cajun spiced oven baked chicken.

    Close up of a glass bowl of creamy kale coleslaw with apple serving spoons in. Two apples and a salt and pepper cellar at the top.

    Why This Creamy Kale Coleslaw Is Good For You

    • Kale has lots of nutrients and is very low in calories. It's one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
    • Red cabbage contains insoluble fibre and as a potassium rich food can help to lower blood pressure.
    • Carrots have a low ranking on the glycemic index and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.
    • Apples contain many vitamins and minerals and in particular are an excellent source of vitamin C.
    • Celery contains folic acid which helps to maintain and form healthy blood cells. Helping to keep the heart healthy.

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    Creamy Kale Coleslaw with Apple Recipe

    Top your BBQ burgers with this kale coleslaw then sandwich it between a burger bun. Yum!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Creamy kale coleslaw with apple is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional coleslaw. And it's perfect at any time of the year!
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    Creamy Kale Coleslaw with Apple Recipe

    Creamy kale coleslaw with apple is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional coleslaw. Perfect at any time of the year!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 111kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Peeler
    • Whisk
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Large mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    For the creamy dressing :-

    • 5 tablespoon mayonnaise low fat
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • Freshly ground salt and pepper

    For the kale slaw :-

    • 100 g curly kale stalks removed, sliced and washed
    • 200 g head red cabbage shredded
    • 2 carrots peeled and grated
    • 2 medium Granny Smith apple chopped into 1cm pieces
    • 1 stick of celery chopped
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    For the creamy dressing :-

    • Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar and honey in a small bowl, then season to taste.

    For the kale slaw :-

    • Put all of the coleslaw ingredients in to a large mixing bowl and mix well. Pour over the dressing and massage the dressing into the coleslwaw using your hands. Serve immediately or place in the fridge and until required.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4120IU | Vitamin C: 32.7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Kale Coleslaw with Apple
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 111 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 3mg1%
    Sodium 88mg4%
    Potassium 232mg7%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 4120IU82%
    Vitamin C 32.7mg40%
    Calcium 40mg4%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      August 23, 2018 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      Interesting! I love a good coleslaw, but I don't think I've ever had one with kale. I don't use kale that much as I've never really experimented with how to use it. But this sounds like an excellent recipe, Neil! And I love the added bit of apple in there. This side dish would go great with some good BBQ! 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 23, 2018 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks David. I think Kale on it's own tastes a bit too much like "garden". 😆

        But when it's combined with a selction of crunchy vegetables like cabbage and carrots and the sweetness of an apple and a tasty dressing then it's really tasty! 😀

        Reply
    2. Shashi at SavorySpin

      August 23, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      Neil - we are thinking alike today!!! I have a slaw up too - but I am so so loving your version with apple and celery! I can almost taste that honey-mustard-vinegar dressing paired with the apples, celery, carrots and cabbage ! Like you said, this is most definitely a year round recipe - in fact this would be a nice light side to serve around the holidays - after all, all those Christmas cookies, pies and cake need to be balanced out right?

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 23, 2018 at 4:08 pm

        Ooh, you have a slaw up too? I'm just about to hope over to yours to check it out!

        I'm glad you like my version. I never thought of how it might be a nice light side to serve around the holidays too. You are totally right! This slaw would be perfect paired with cold turkey. Yum! Thanks for that idea. I can't wait until after Christmas when I'll have a batch of cold turkey now. Lol

        Reply
    3. Ron

      August 24, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, we love coleslaw over this way. As a matter of fact, if you go to a pizza restaurant here you will always be served coleslaw. Not as fancy as your coleslaw however. Great combination of veggies and I love the apple addition.

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 24, 2018 at 3:46 pm

        I should have mentioned in the recipe post that this coleslaw would go really well with a pizza too! Thanks for that Ron.

        Lynne and I have got Sweden on our bucket list. When I tell her you get pizza served with coleslaw there it's likely Sweden will move closer to the top of our bucket list! Ha ha!

        I'm glad you like my kale coleslaw version. Thanks again!

        Reply
    4. Mimi

      August 24, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Beautiful. Love the dressing too. I'm with you on the kale all by itself.

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 24, 2018 at 3:48 pm

        Thank you Mimi. Yes kale by itself. No.

        However kale in a coleslaw, soup, casserole or stir fry. Yes please! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Christina

      August 24, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      This salad has my name alllll over it. Hot damn it looks so freaking refreshing I want to face plant into that bad boy and call it a day. The weather has been brutally hot in my neck of the woods so have a recipe like this, where I don't have to turn on the stove is ideal. Pinning!

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 25, 2018 at 6:13 am

        I think I've just managed to get this recipe in as our weather begins to turn to a more Autumn like situation Christina.

        Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you like the recipe and hope you get a chance to make and enjoy this.

        Ps. Send us some of your hot weather. We're missing it now, after such an amazing summer!

        Reply
    6. GiGi Eats

      August 27, 2018 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      For me... Kale can only be eaten if there is a dressing involved. And if you pair the word CREAMY with it, I know, I KNOW there is a dressing involved to - MAKE IT TASTE BETTER! lol

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 28, 2018 at 9:54 am

        I couldn't agree with you more GiGi. Although I forgot that Kale can also be roasted in the oven to make delicious Kale chips/crisps. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Neha

      August 28, 2018 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      Love how refreshing and vibrant this recipe sounds Neil. Now I know how to put the kale sitting in my refrigerator to some good use!

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 28, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Thanks Neha. I'm glad I've added some inspiration as to what to do with that kale sitting in your fridge. It can easily be one of those vegetables that just gets forgotten about can't it? 🙂

        Reply
    8. Ashika | Gardening Foodie

      August 29, 2018 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      OH WOW Neil, the colours and flavours on this coleslaw look and sound amazing.I really need this recipe, because my coleslaw recipe is so boring, nothing like this gorgeous salad. I love the addition of apple and kale as well, the flavour combination sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cannot wait to try!

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 29, 2018 at 4:56 pm

        Thanks Ashika. I promise you this is not a boring coleslaw recipe and I know you're going to just love it! 🙂

        Reply

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