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Candy Apple Slaw

This sweet and tangy slaw is a tasty, colorful fall side dish. Enjoy the variety of textures … crispy bits of apple along with the chewy cranberries and toasty nuts.

Ingredients

6 cups chopped cabbage
4 large red apples, diced (unpeeled)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon white pepper
¾ teaspoon celery seeds
1½ cups toasted pecan pieces, divided
1 cup honey mustard dressing*
1½ cups crushed peanut brittle (optional)

Directions

  1. Put cabbage, apples, cranberries, onions, seasonings and half the pecans in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat. 

  2. Pour into serving bowl and chill several hours. 

  3. At serving time scatter with remaining pecans; scatter optional peanut brittle to add a delightful candy crunch.

Recipe Courtesy Of

Wendy Perry, a culinary adventurist and blogger, chats about goodness around NC on her blog at WendysHomeEconomics.com.

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