Can You Pear with Me Coleslaw

Elevate your coleslaw game with "Can You Pear with Me Coleslaw," a refreshing twist on a classic side dish that’s bursting with crunch and flavor. This unique recipe combines finely shredded green and red cabbage, crisp julienned carrots, and delicate matchsticks of ripe pears for a delightful balance of texture and natural sweetness. Toasted sliced almonds and fresh parsley add a nutty finish and vibrant freshness, while a creamy tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a refreshing side to any meal, this pear-infused coleslaw is ready in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress. Refrigerate to let the flavors meld, and garnish with extra almonds or parsley for an Instagram-worthy presentation.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (finely shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (finely shredded) Red cabbage
• 2 medium (julienned or grated) Carrots
• 2 medium (cored, thinly sliced into matchsticks) Ripe pears (any variety)
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 1 quarter cup (toasted) Sliced almonds
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, and pear matchsticks.

Step 2

Sprinkle the chopped parsley and toasted sliced almonds over the mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and pear mixture. Using tongs or a large spoon, toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy! Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or almonds for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1222.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1259.5

Total Fat 66.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 62.8mg	0%
Sodium 2068.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 92.8g
Protein 22.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 457.7mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 2164.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 47.1%