Fruit and Nut Slaw with Blue Cheese {VIDEO}
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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The calendar says it’s Spring, even though I look out my window and I see 9+ inches of snow on the ground and still coming down. I’ve been craving fruit lately. Armed with a jar of Marzetti’s Light Original Slaw Dressing in my refrigerator, I thought I’d make a Fruit and Nut Slaw. At least my mouth would think it’s spring or summer!
During the summer it seems we are always heading to a potluck or bar-b-cue. I like to bring either a side dish or dessert to these parties. This fruity slaw veers from the standard classic coleslaw with its combination of fruit, pecans, blue cheese and slaw mix tossed in a light slaw dressing. The assembled side dish needs time for the flavors to meld into a cool and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for a spring lunch or hot summer picnic. And really goes along with anything!
Filled with strawberries, grapes and mandarin oranges dressed in Marzetti’s Light Slaw Dressing this fruit slaw is a great, healthy and light substitution from your usual slaw drowning in mayonnaise. 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. Definitely suitable for any spring brunch, simple gathering, or make it the star of the show for a light lunch like I did!
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What I love about this Fruit and Nut Slaw
This side dish is not only super easy to make, but you don’t have to slave over a stove or turn on your oven, heating up your house. Plus your friends and family will love it!
You can find Marzetti salad dressings in the refrigerated section near the produce of your grocery store.
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Fruit and Nut Slaw
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 Marzetti® Original Slaw Dressing
- 1 lb shredded cabbage (or slaw mix)
- 1 qt strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, sliced
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2-1 cup blue cheese
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, strawberries,oranges. grapes, pecans and blue cheese.
- Add Marzetti Slaw Dressing and gently stir until all ingredients are well coated with dressing.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 324mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 3gSugar: 14gProtein: 4g
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.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by T. Marzetti Company as part of a compensated partnership. All views and opinions are my own.
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This looks great!
Live in Perth, Western Australia. Is it possible to by this product here? Marzetti original slaw dressing or any of the other products. If so where. Thanks, Mary.
I typed in copycat marzetti Slaw dressing and it gave me a very tasty duplicate, only I used Powdered sugar in mine and it was fantastic.
this looks really good
a healthy summer dish thanks for the recpie
I use marzetti cole slaw dressing in making my deviled eggs. Always a hit!
What could be used in place of blue cheese?
I was thinking the same thing because I have someone very picky to feed (who doesn’t like blue cheese! I mean….) 🙂 ha ha Anyway, I was thinking I’d use goat cheese.
Feta would be a great replacement to Bleu cheese
Wondering if this can be made a day ahead or will it get too soggy?
still has a crunch in mine a day later…. yummy
You had me at blue cheese!!
Do you think feta cheese would go well in this salad instead of blue cheese?
sure!
Wondering if shredded Parmesan would give it the same salty flavor as blue cheese for those that don’t like blue cheese?
I made this for my family reunion. It was EXCELLENT! Then, I forgot to pick up a jar of Marzetti Slaw Dressing, so I looked up “copycat” Marzetti slaw dressing on the internet and made it with powdered sugar instead of regular sugar and boy was it ever good. I cant get enough of it! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for sharing this tip. Going to try!
How many calories per serving
The addition of fruit is genius! It just shouts spring is here and adds another delicious component to one of my favorite salads!
This is a great slaw. Will be taking to potlucks.
What cheese could you use in place of the blue cheese?
Feta is a great choice! Or any cheese you’d like!!