Summer Fruit Coleslaw
Brighten up your table with Summer Fruit Coleslaw, a refreshing twist on the classic side dish that's perfect for warm-weather gatherings. This vibrant recipe combines crunchy green and red cabbage with sweet shredded carrots, juicy peaches, crisp apples, and bursts of blueberries for a colorful and healthful medley. Tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing lightly sweetened with honey and seasoned with apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, this coleslaw achieves the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. A sprinkle of fresh mint ties it all together, adding a delightful herbal note. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and best served chilled, this summer side is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light, refreshing dish anytime you crave the flavors of the season. Keywords: summer coleslaw recipe, fruit coleslaw, healthy side dishes, cabbage slaw with fruit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) red cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) carrots
- 1 (medium-sized, julienned) red apple
- 1 (sliced into thin wedges) ripe peach
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup (plain, unsweetened) Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots. Toss them together until evenly mixed.
Add the julienned red apple, sliced peach wedges, and blueberries to the bowl with the cabbage mixture. Gently fold the fruits into the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture. Use a large spoon or tongs to thoroughly toss the ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the coleslaw and give it one final gentle toss.
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or on its own. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1352 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1405 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
