Fruit and Nut Slaw with Blue Cheese {VIDEO}

Push that classic slaw recipe aside. Fruit and Nut Slaw is a quick and easy, cool side dish that everyone loves. Let the flavors meld for a bit, and it pairs well with anything. Perfect for your next BBQ.

Why You’ll Love Fruit and Nut Slaw

I’ve been craving fruit lately and needed an easy side dish to take to a BBQ.  Armed with a jar of slaw dressing in my refrigerator,  I thought I’d make a Fruit and Nut Slaw.  It’s a delicious twist on traditional cole slaw, by combining fresh fruits and crunchy nuts for a perfect blend of flavors. It’s simple, tasty, and perfect for summer meals!

• A refreshing twist: offers a delightful departure from traditional coleslaw, featuring a mix of fruit, pecans, and blue cheese.
• Bursting with flavor: The combination of sweet fruit, crunchy pecans, tangy blue cheese, and slaw mix creates a symphony of flavors in every bite.
• Light and refreshing: Tossed in a light slaw dressing, this side dish is perfect for spring lunches or hot summer picnics, offering a cool and revitalizing option.
• Perfect for any occasion: Versatile and adaptable, our Fruit and Nut Slaw complements a wide range of dishes, making it an ideal addition to any meal.
• A crowd-pleaser: Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering, picnic, or barbecue, this fruit and nut slaw is sure to be a hit with everyone!

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Simple Ingredients – Bold Flavors

• Slaw Dressing – you can find it where they have the refrigerated dressings at the grocery store.
• Shredded Cabbage or Slaw Mix – sold with the bagged lettuce.
• Fresh Strawberries – hulled and sliced
• Mandarin Oranges – drained
• Red Seedless Grapes – sliced
• Pecans – chopped
• Blue Cheese – crumbled

Filled with strawberries, grapes, and mandarin oranges the sweet flavors of the fruit are perfect with any spring or summer meal. From BBQ ribs to pulled pork sandwiches, to steaks, grilled chicken or even salmon.  The crunchy cabbage and pecans give great texture while the blue cheese gives it a sharp salty flavor that pairs deliciously with the fruit and creamy dressing.

If you are searching for something easy to make, delicious, beautiful, and unique that is sure to impress your guests this Fruit and Nut Slaw is the perfect side dish to serve.

Tips For The Best Fruit And Nut Slaw

• Chill Before Serving: Allow the slaw to sit in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavors meld and enhance.
• Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh fruits and high-quality nuts for the best texture and taste.
• Balance the Dressing: Ensure your slaw dressing is light and not too heavy, so it complements rather than overpowers the ingredients.
• Toss Gently: Mix the ingredients gently to avoid bruising the fruit and ensure even distribution.
• Customize to Taste: Feel free to add or substitute your favorite fruits, nuts, or cheeses to suit your personal preferences.

How To Make Fruit and Nut Slaw

This coleslaw side dish is not only super easy to make, but you don’t have to slave over a stove or turn on your oven and up your house.  Plus your friends and family will love it!

1. In a large serving bowl, add slaw dressing to all of the ingredients.
2. Gently stir until well coated with dressing.
3. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.

It doesn’t get any easier than that!!

More Slaw Recipes To Love:

This flavorful and ridiculously easy Chinese Slaw is full of crunch and great to serve at a BBQ. Your guests are sure to go back for seconds so do yourself a favor and make a double batch.

A favorite Panera restaurant sandwich gets a little healthier when you make it at home! Turkey, white cheddar, crisp apple slices, and a crunchy tangy slaw is slipped into a flatbread sandwich. This Turkey, Apple & Cheddar Sandwich is packed with flavor and makes a quick, easy and delicious meal!

Fruit and Nut Slaw is filled with fruits like strawberries and mandarin oranges and dressed in light slaw dressing with pecans and blue cheese, this fruit slaw is a great substitution from your usual slaw.

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Fruit and Nut Slaw

Yield: 8 side servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Strawberries and mandarin oranges, dressed in a light slaw dressing with pecans and blue cheese, this fruit and nut slaw is a great summer side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup slaw dressing
• 1 pound shredded cabbage (or slaw mix)
• 1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, sliced
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 to 1 cup blue cheese

Instructions

1. Using a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, strawberries,oranges. grapes, pecans and blue cheese.
2. Add Marzetti Slaw Dressing and gently stir until all ingredients are well coated with dressing.
3. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.

Notes

STORAGE:

Can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Just note the nuts may turn soft, but will still taste good.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 313
Total Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 14mg
Sodium: 325mg
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 18g
Protein: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used.