Lunche for 6
Red Cabbage Apple Slaw
This crisp slaw combines red cabbage, apples, herbs, jalapeño, and lime with mayonnaise for a fresh side dish.
$3.70for 4 servings
$0.93 per serving$3.70 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetLunchesSide dishesNo-cookBack to schoolFallSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.79Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.99Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red cabbage
- 2 granny smith apples
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
- 1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 1/2 tsp lime juice (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- kosher salt (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Shred the cabbage and slice the apples and red onion into thin strips.
- Chop the cilantro, mint, and jalapeño.
- Whisk the mayonnaise with lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the vegetables and herbs, then toss until evenly coated.
- Chill the slaw for 15 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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