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    Cranberry Almond Slaw

    Published: Nov 5, 2018 · Updated: Dec 17, 2020 by Katie | Wheat by the Wayside · This post may contain affiliate links, through which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Cranberry Almond Slaw is tossed with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette.  It is light, refreshing, and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu!

    Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw in a large bowl, ingredients separated, apple cider vinaigrette on the side.
    Cranberry Almond Slaw with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    I discovered this Thanksgiving Slaw on The Kitchn a few years ago.  I have been making a version of it ever since!  Cranberry Almond Slaw adds crunch, cuts the richness of the other sides, and is satisfyingly light.  This slaw is not a creamy, heavy slaw.  It is tossed with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette that is just so good!  By the way, the vinaigrette would be great on any salad, not just this slaw!

    Making the Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    First gather the ingredients for the vinaigrette.  It uses super easy basic ingredients that you probably have on hand (really!):

    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Maple Syrup
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Garlic
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper

    Ingredients in Apple Cider Vinaigrette layer out on a marble surface.

    Making the Apple Cider Vinaigrette is so easy... just layer all the ingredients in a small mason jar, screw the lid on tight, and shake it up!

    Apple cider vinaigrette ingredients layered in a mason jar, and shaken

    So simple, right?!  Who knew it was so easy to make a fantastic dressing right at home?  After you make the vinaigrette, keep it in the refrigerator.  You can make it a day or two in advance of Thanksgiving.  Just give it another shake when you're ready to use it as it will separate.

    Prepping the Cranberry Almond Slaw

    The slaw portion of the recipe is also made up of basic ingredients, easily found at your local grocery store:

    • Cabbage
    • Red Onion
    • Sliced Almonds
    • Dried Cranberries
    • Flat Leaf Parsley

    Cabbage, red onion, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and flat leaf parsley on a marble surface.

    To prep the slaw, thinly slice the cabbage.  I only used half of the cabbage for this recipe, which was about 8 cups of shredded cabbage.  I prefer to slice my own cabbage as opposed to buying the pre-shredded, bagged stuff.  Mostly because it's cheaper and fresher.  Put the sliced cabbage in a large bowl, mine was a 10-cup bowl and held everything perfectly.

    Cranberry-Almond-Thanksgiving-Slaw-Chopped

    Then slice the red onion and chop the parsley.  Layer the red onion, parsley, cranberries, and almonds on top of the cabbage in a large bowl.  Cover and refrigerate until serving.  This can be done about 1 day in advance.

    Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw, apple cider vinaigrette on the side

    Serving the Cranberry Almond Slaw

    When it's time to serve the Cranberry Almond Slaw, all you need to do is take the bowl out of the fridge and toss the cabbage, red onion, cranberries, and almonds together.  Then pour the Apple Cider Vinaigrette over the top and toss again. You can use as much or little of the Apple Cider Vinaigrette as you like!

    Apple Cider Vinaigrette pouring onto a big bowl of Cranberry almond thanksgiving slaw

    Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.  I prefer to serve it fresh to ensure everything is still really crunchy.  This slaw can sit out for a while, without concern for bacterial growth, since the dressing is not mayonnaise-based.  The leftovers will keep well, refrigerated, for about one day!

    Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw, apple cider vinaigrette on the side

    Cranberry Almond Slaw with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    Katie | Wheat by the Wayside.com
    Cranberry Almond Slaw with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is light, refreshing, and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving Menu!
    5 from 53 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Diet Gluten Free
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 192 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    • 6 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive OIl
    • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
    • 1 small clove Garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
    • ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper

    Cranberry Almond Slaw

    • ½ head Green Cabbage
    • ½ small Red Onion
    • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
    • 1 cup Sliced Almonds
    • ½ cup Flat Leaf Parsley, optional, if you can't find it

    Instructions
     

    Make the Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    • Layer the vinaigrette ingredients in a small mason jar. Screw the lid on tight. Shake, shake, shake.
    • Refrigerate until serving.  Can make 1-2 days in advance.

    Prep the Cranberry Almond Slaw

    • Cut the half cabbage into 4 equal wedges.  Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage.  Thinly slice the red onion.  Chop the parsley.  
    • Layer the red onion, parsley, cranberries, and almonds on top of the cabbage in a large bowl.
    • Cover and refrigerate until serving.  Can make this up to 1 day in advance.

    Serving the Cranberry Almond Slaw

    • Toss the cabbage, red onion, cranberries, and almonds together until combined. 
    • Shake the vinaigrette and pour over the slaw.  Toss to combine.  Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour.
    • The slaw will be fine sitting out on a buffet for several hours.  Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 139mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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    Cranberry Almond Thanksgiving Slaw, apple cider vinaigrette on the side

    Need more Thanksgiving side dishes?  Try: Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole

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    1. Kathy

      January 11, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      We love this slaw. It’s become a favorite veggie on Thanksgiving. Light. Crispy. And good for you too.

      Reply
    2. Amanda

      November 26, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      I’m excited to make this - could the almonds be toasted or raw? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Katie Olesen

        November 26, 2019 at 6:03 pm

        Either works!

        Reply
    3. Angie

      November 28, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      This is fabulous. A new favorite. Made it again a couple days after Thanksgiving because I wanted more! Thank you.

      Reply
    4. Allison

      September 28, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      That was so good and so easy to make. I did use a bag of slaw, but everything else was to the recipe. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Teresa

        December 26, 2022 at 9:29 am

        Did you use one bag in place of a half head? I'm trying to determine the measurements...

        Reply
    5. Jo

      October 31, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      Can cilantro be used in place of parsley?

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      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        November 08, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        I haven't personally done that but if you like cilantro, I think it would be fine.

        Reply
    6. Diane

      November 11, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Where do you find dried cranberries?
      Are they the ones that are sweetened?

      Reply
      • Jessica F

        November 20, 2022 at 7:55 am

        Dried fruit is usually located with the canned fruit in the store, or the nut aisle. I’m making this for thanksgiving and just picked up a bag of Craisins.

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    7. Janet

      November 24, 2022 at 11:11 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! So refreshing and healthy with all those carbs.

      Reply
    8. TamaM

      November 25, 2022 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      Made this for Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit! Easy to make, nice crunch and a perfect dressing. Definitely will make again. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        November 28, 2022 at 9:14 am

        So glad you enjoyed it! I love this recipe too. It's the perfect light crunch with all the heavy sides.

        Reply

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