Opal Apple

Opal is no ordinary apple! This bright-yellow apple features a distinctive crunchy texture and sweet, tangy flavor. However, the most incredible, unique and natural feature of this non-GMO apple is that it doesn’t brown—making it perfect for lunchboxes, salads, baking and, well, just about any other apple recipe you can think of. One important difference, that can’t be seen or tasted, is a portion of Opal Apple sales goes to nonprofits through its Youth Make a Difference Initiative grants. These grants are available to youth-led nonprofit initiatives surrounding food security and politics, nutrition, agriculture and education. Hurry and get some Opal Apples now because they are only available from October through June. To learn about Opal Apples, where you can find them and the causes they support, visit Opal Apple’s website and like Opal Apple’s Facebook page.

Opal^® Apple Slaw with Cabbage

Ingredients:

For the slaw:

• 2 Opal^® apples, julienned
• 2 cups Cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 2 Green onions, sliced thinly

For the creamy maple Dijon dressing:

• 3 Tbsp. Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. Cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. Maple syrup
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 sm. clove Garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix the apples, cabbage, carrot and green onions and toss in the mixture of the yogurt, cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Option: Replace the Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons of oil for lactose-free version.
3. Tip: Use a mandoline to quickly shred the cabbage and slice the apples and carrots thinly in one direction and use a knife to slice thinly in the other direction.

This recipe was developed by Closet Cooking. Connect with Opal on Opal Apple’s Facebook, Opal Apple’s Twitter, Opal Apple’s Instagram and Opal Apple’s Pinterest today!