Best Crunchy Fruit Veggie Slaw Recipes

FRUIT COLESLAW

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This tangy sweet side dish is so tasty, you can add just a pinch of salt or non at all. It's a favorite at picnics and potlucks. For fun, try varying the fruits by substituting apples, cherries or raisins. -Susan Skinner-Martin, Sandusky, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar fruit cocktail, drained
2 cups blueberries
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 medium ripe banana, sliced
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix

Steps:

Ia large bowl, combine the yogurt, honey, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the fruit cocktail, blueberries, strawberries and banana. Stir in coleslaw mix. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE SLAW

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We've nicknamed this crunchy salad "Christmas slaw" because of its pretty mix of red and green vegetables. But it's tasty any time. It's great light lunch when stuffed into a whole wheat pita. -Julie Copenhayer of Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups shredded cabbage
5 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and onion. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY SLAW

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 head green cabbage, finely chopped
8 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 3-ounce packages ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Mix the cabbage and green onions in a large bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, brown the almonds and sesame seeds in the butter.
Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir well. Just before serving, add the sesame seeds, almonds, and crushed raw ramen noodles to the cabbage and green onions. Pour the dressing, a little at a time, over the salad mix, then toss.

PERFECTLY CRUNCHY SLAW

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 1h6m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 small red cabbage, shredded, about 2 cups
1/3 napa cabbage, shredded, about 2 cups
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 Belgian endive spear, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or pistachio nuts
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped chives

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the cabbages, carrots, fennel, endive, cranberries and pine nuts. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well until coated.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.