Patio Apple Salad Recipe

Name: Patio Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small head red cabbage; 1 small head green cabbage; 2 apples, cored and diced (use a good flavored apple, such as Jonathan, Cortland, Fuji or Winesap); 2 cups cooked ham, diced; 1 small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced; ½ cup mayonnaise (use a good quality, such as Hellmann's); ½ cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh is best); 1 teaspoon poppy seed; ½ teaspoon prepared mustard; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best); salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 small head red cabbage
1 small head green cabbage
2 apples, cored and diced (use a good flavored apple, such as Jonathan, Cortland, Fuji or Winesap)
2 cups cooked ham, diced
1 small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
½ cup mayonnaise (use a good quality, such as Hellmann's)
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 teaspoon poppy seed
½ teaspoon prepared mustard
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
salt and pepper, to taste

1
For the poppy seed dressing: Combine all ingredients; mix until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste.
2
For the lemon and oil dressing; combine the ingredients together, salt and pepper to taste.
3
Remove several outer leaves from green cabbage; set aside.
4
Shred each head of cabbage into a separate bowl.
5
Add apples and ham to the green cabbage; toss with poppy seed dressing.
6
Combine red cabbage and cucumber; toss with lemon and oil dressing.
7
Arrange reserved cabbage leaves on a round serving platter.
8
Place red cabbage mixture on platter; mound green cabbage mixture in center.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small head red cabbage, 1 small head green cabbage, 2 apples, cored and diced (use a good flavored apple, such as Jonathan, Cortland, Fuji or Winesap), 2 cups cooked ham, diced, and more.

Yes, Patio Apple Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Patio Apple Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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