Fruit and Nut Slaw with Blue Cheese {VIDEO}
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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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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.
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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.
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I can not wait to make this. I love slaw in general and a fruit one sound amazing!
This is just the recipe I need to make for Easter dinner!
Thanks for the recipe and giveaway! I love all things slaw!
Looks yummy for spring!
This slaw looks fantastic! I love strawberries and blue cheese together. I’ve added this to next week’s meal plan. Thanks, Cheryl! Enjoy our spring winter wonderland. 😉 It’s petty, at least.
This looks unique and tasty! I love Marzetti dressing.
Yum! Wish I was eating this right now!
Looks amazing!
This slaw looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!
OH goodness me.. My mouth is WAATTTERING.. YUMO! Crossing my fingers and thanks for the chance.
This looks super yummy, but I don’t really care for mandarin oranges… Anyone know of a good substitution?
I absolutely hear you– fruit has been calling my name recently, mountains of snow be damned. This looks perfect to chase away winter blues, though!
Such a pretty spring salad Cheryl!
I’d love to make this for a summer bbq!
I have a luncheon to go to tomorrow and I think that I will make this to take. It sounds and looks delicious!
Cheryl that is so pretty!
YUM your fruit and nut slaw looks amazing….I love finding new add ins to traditional slaw recipes! Thanks
Sounds like something I have to try!
My husband loves their ultimate blue cheese!
Oh yum!!! So funny, I just made some slaw this past week. Will definitely have to try it again with this sauce.
looks so good- i love their products
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Marzetti dressings are my favorite – and this slaw sounds wonderful!
Looks wonderful! I’m going to do this as soon as I can get to the store. Thanks!
I love anything with fruit and this coleslaw is great for any brunch. Thanks for the chance to win!
I can’t wait to try this recipe! As soon as our 10 inches of snow melts!
Looks so refreshing and healthy!
It looks very delicious!
My family had already discussed cole slaw for Easter dinner but I like the sounds of this recipe so much more! Thanks for the perfect timing! G
Great flavors for spring!
This looks wonderful! Must try.
This fruit slaw looks so good. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the awesome giveaway.
I love Marzetti dressings and my very favorite one is the chunky Blue Cheese.
So yummy! I make a salad similar to this with broccoli slaw.
Oh my goodness! This looks so yummy! Already added it to my Easter Dinner menu and I can hardly wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing.
This looks delicious! I think I will have to make it for our Easter get-together.
Looks delicious and the pictures are beautiful 😉
This sounds so good. I’m making this for Easter brunch!
I am not even a slaw person, but that recipe looks delicious. I love that it has fruit in it!!
Oh my goodness – my mom just made a coleslaw last night that was really good, so I asked her for the recipe. She said it was bottled dressing, and I was amazed at how good it was! I definitely need to try this one!!
sounds super yum!! I will def have to try. thx for sharing
This sounds so yummy!
This sounds good! Thanks for the giveaway!
The recipe looks great!
This recipe looks fantastic! I only use Marzetti salad dressings – they are the BEST… thanks for an awesome giveaway. 🙂
This is a simple recipe with a lot of texture and flavors, will be a welcomed addition to our dinner table.
What a perfect twist for slaw!
This slaw looks amazing!
This recipe sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try! Love Marzetti’s!
This recipe looks really good and I am always looking for new slaw recipes. Marzetti is the only slaw dressing I use and I love their bleu cheese dressings too.
This would be such a treat on a spring afternoon. YUM!