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.

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.