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Fruity Coleslaw salad

Fruity Coleslaw salad

Written by Published on in Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian
6 Servings ~ 8 minutes
  • 1/4 cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 large carrot (finely grated)
  • 2 tbsp pineapples (diced into small chunks)
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 medium sized apple (grated)
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise

This was another moment of inspiration that just struck me. I thought, well coleslaw is one popular salad for most Zimbabweans and it is made in the same old way (not that there’s anything wrong with that, but why not make it a little bit different, but tasty too).

You find coleslaw at most  Zimbabwean weddings (though most people opt not to eat it for obvious reasons- trying to avoid getting a running tummy!! 😀 ) However, If this salad is prepared well and refrigerated there would be no running tummies! So make sure you take great precaution when preparing this, especially in our blazing summertime heat.

Anyway, back to my moment of inspiration; I just thought ‘why not make this coleslaw in a different way with a fruity twist to it?’ So I did, and it tasted great. Try it too and let me know how it goes with you.

Quick Instructions

P.S When you grate your apple squeeze a bit of lemon juice in it to avoid oxidation which will cause the apple to discolor. If you do not have lemon juice just grate the apple when you’re about to add it to the rest of the ingredients in the bowl.

  1. With your ingredients ready, add your grated carrots to the cabbage. Mix well then add the chopped shallots.
  2. Add raisins, pineapple chunks and finally the apple. Mix up everything together.
  3. When everything’s mixed up well add mayonnaise.
  4. Mix well one last time and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour. Serve chilled with your favorite accompaniment. I had this with pork and chicken stir fry and rice and this was yummy in my tummy!!
Also see  Carrot and Apple salad

Pictorial Detailed Instructions

Step 1
With your ingredients ready (a), add your grated carrots to the shredded cabbage (b). Mix well (c) then add the chopped shallots (d)
Step 2
Add raisins (a), pineapple chunks (b) and finally the apple (c). Mix up everything together (d).
Step 3
When everything’s mixed up well add mayonnaise.
Step 4
Mix well one last time and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour. Serve chilled with your favourite accompaniment. I had this with pork and chicken stir fry and rice and this was yummy in my tummy!!
Fruity Coleslaw
Fruity Coleslaw…

There you have your beautiful fruity coleslaw salad ready to go with your favorite meat dish or to be enjoyed on its own as a vegetarian dish. Please feel free to leave a comment how else you do yours or you think this can be done.