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Cranberry Pecan Slaw

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Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory, green onions then toss them all in a creamy dressing for a dish that will be a favorite at any gathering!

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For years I’ve loved this crunchy slaw. I’ve eaten it at church gatherings, covered dish suppers, picnics, and cookouts. I’ve also seen it on many restaurant menus.

I think the reason it’s shown up in so many places for so many years that it’s just so stinking good! It’s fruity, sweet, tart, and crunchy. It’s one dish that has just the right amount of each of those important elements for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory green onions then toss it all in a creamy dressing for a dish that's an amazing side for any gathering!

Now, I have to share a little “funny” with you. As much as I love and rave about this slaw, I’ve never made it. I think somehow or another, the whole notion of making for myself just escaped me.

So, over the weekend, I decided to change all of that and come up with my own version. I thought a bit about the different versions of the recipe I’d had over the years and came up with a shortlist of my favorite ingredients.

What You Need To Make Cranberry Pecan Slaw

  • Bagged Slaw Mix
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Pecans
  • Apple
  • Green Onions
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sour Cream
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Salt and Pepper
Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory green onions then toss it all in a creamy dressing for a dish that's an amazing side for any gathering!

How To Make This Recipe

To a “bagged” slaw mix, I added dried cranberries, an apple, chopped pecans, and green onions. Now, how easy was that?

Next, all that was needed was to make a creamy dressing with just the right mix of flavors. My inspiration for the dressing came from my Broccoli Apple Salad recipe. I mixed up sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, and honey then sprinkled in some salt and pepper. I poured that heavenly dressing over my slaw mixture gave it a good toss then went in for a taste test.

What To Serve With Cranberry Pecan Slaw

This recipe is perfect to serve as a salad or a side dish. Here’s some of my favorite main dishes to serve with it:

  • Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
  • Marinated Pork Tenderloin
  • Air Fryer Chicken Wings
  • Smoked Pulled Pork
  • Easy Marinated London Broil
Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory green onions then toss it all in a creamy dressing for a dish that's an amazing side for any gathering!

More Slaw Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Pineapple Slaw
  • Blue Cheese Slaw
  • Brussels Sprouts Slaw
  • BBQ Red Slaw
Cranberry Pecan Slaw for Thanksgiving served in a wooden bowl.
4.96 from 25 votes

Cranberry Pecan Slaw

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Donya Mullins
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Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory, green onions then toss them all in a creamy dressing for a dish that will be a favorite at any gathering!

Ingredients

  • 2 11 oz bagged cole slaw mix
  • 1 large Gala or Honeycrisp apple – chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecan
  • 4 green onions – sliced

Dressing

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream (yogurt can be substituted)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add slaw mix, apple, cranberries, pecans and onions to a large bowl. Toss to mix all ingredients. Set aside
  • In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk together until smooth. Pour ¾ of dressing over slaw and toss until mixed well. Add remaining dressing if desired. **Additional dressing can be saved in a sealed container to add to slaw at a later time or before serving.
  • Serve immediately. Slaw can be stored, covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Toss slightly and add saved dressing if needed.
Cranberry Pecan Slaw for Thanksgiving served in a wooden bowl.
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Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory green onions then toss it all in a creamy dressing for a dish that's an amazing side for any gathering!
Take your coleslaw to a whole new level with sweet, tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Mix in an apple and some savory, green onions then toss them all in a creamy dressing for a dish that will be a favorite at any gathering!

 

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  1. Sarah

    January 6, 2023 at 10:18 pm

    Loved this, very tasty. But does anyone have bowl big enough for this whole recipe? Made two one half batches. Will make this again and again, just need a bigger bowl LOL

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      January 8, 2023 at 1:33 pm

      Awesome and thanks for the terrific rating! You’ve made my day.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Cindy

    December 12, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    This makes a great side dish! Love the flavors!

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      December 12, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks, Cindy! I appreciate the outstanding rating as well.
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Pam

    December 4, 2022 at 4:48 am

    I made this recipe and it was delicious!!!! I tried it out on my sons family and my mom and dad.They loved it as well. They requested it for Thanksgiving

    Reply
    • Donya Mullins

      December 4, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Jenni king

    November 23, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    My husband hates coleslaw. I made this salad for a lunch with friends and he tried it and loved it. Am making it again today because guess what? HE ASKED ME TO.

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 25, 2022 at 9:16 am

      Hey there Jenni!
      Wow! What a wonderful compliment, I am so happy to hear that this recipe made your husband a coleslaw fan, that warms my heart to hear! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and your fantastic rating, I really appreciate your support! Please let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’m always happy to help where I can! Have a Happy Holiday Season!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Christie Gonwa

    November 23, 2022 at 4:54 pm

    Incredible!

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 25, 2022 at 9:12 am

      Hey there Christie!
      Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it’s definitely a Thanksgiving classic for good reason!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. Sandy

    July 15, 2022 at 8:26 am

    This is the best cole slaw ever. I will probably never make regular Cole slaw again. And I usually make Cole slaw once or twice a year. I’ve already made this twice and am making it again for a get together Sunday and again for a get together next week. Seriously….. so good. Thank u.

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 15, 2022 at 8:40 am

      Hey there Sandy!
      Oh my goodness, you’ve made my day! I am absolutely thrilled to hear that you’ve been enjoying this recipe, this is one of my favorite coleslaw recipes too, you can never go wrong with the cranberry-pecan duo. Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  7. Kristen

    July 11, 2022 at 12:10 am

    Hi!! This sounds delicious!!
    Any suggestions on what to substitute for the apple? I’m allergic to most tree fruits like apples, pear, apricots etc.
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Donya

      July 11, 2022 at 8:04 am

      Hey there Kristen!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that is a great question! There are a couple different options for substituting the apples in this recipe, you could either leave them out all together, or you could replace them with something like fresh cranberries or tangerine slices. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out if you give the recipe a try, I’d love to hear what you think!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  8. Susie

    May 6, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    I’ve made this coleslaw twice now. It’s amazing! My BIL devoured it the first time I made it. The second time I made it I accompanied it with fish tacos! Again, it was amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 7, 2022 at 8:24 am

      Hey there Susie!
      Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying this recipe! Pairing this slaw with fish tacos was a great idea, I’ve never done that but it sounds totally delicious. If you liked this slaw recipe, you should check out my Brussels Sprouts Slaw recipe, it’s just as easy to make and it has some fantastic bright, fresh flavors. Thank you so much for your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe please don’t hesitate to reach out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  9. Mary

    March 17, 2022 at 9:41 pm

    This looks like a fun spin on coleslaw.

    Reply
    • Donya

      March 18, 2022 at 8:19 am

      Hey there Mary!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, it’s a great twist on a classic coleslaw! I really hope you’ll give the recipe a try, let me know how it turns out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  10. christy jordan

    November 20, 2021 at 11:32 am

    This looks amazing! Just sent the link to my mother ā¤ļø

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 21, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Hey there Christy!
      Thank you so much for this phenomenal rating, and for sharing my recipe, I really appreciate your support! If you or your mother have any questions please feel free to reach out! I hope you enjoy this recipe, Happy Holidays!
      Best,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  11. Donna

    November 19, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    Thanks Donya. Canadian Thanksgiving has passed, but I’m thinking this would be great for Christmas – quick and easy to put together. I will be making this and your ambrosia – but only if I can find little white marshmallows. The only way to eat the coloured ones is in peanut butter slice – where the peanut butter hides their flavour. LOL
    Thanks for the work you do , to provide easy, tasty recipes. My favourite recipe site! I hate scrambling for exotic ingredients!

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 21, 2021 at 9:59 am

      Hey there Donna!
      Wow! Thank you so much for this fantastic rating and your sweet words, you’re too kind! I think that these dishes would be fantastic additions to a Christmas dinner, if you liked these you should try my Scalloped Potato recipe, the creamy, rich potatoes compliment the Cranberry Pecan Slaw very well. Thank you for all your support, it truly warms my heart reading comments like this, I appreciate your kindness. If you ever have any questions about a recipe don’t hesitate to ask!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  12. Kathie Peffer

    May 12, 2021 at 6:23 am

    I made this but did not have the apple so I did add one of the smallest cans of drained pineapple tidbits, and 1/2 tsp. of poppy seed. It turned out wonderful! Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 12, 2021 at 10:17 am

      Hey Kathie!
      Thank you so much for your rating! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you really made this recipe your own in the best way. Thank you for your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  13. DeeDee

    May 10, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    I am going to be honest I was prepared to not like this.. but all these tastes in my mouth together won me over.. super yummy.. Makes alot too.

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 11, 2021 at 8:54 am

      Hey DeeDee!
      My goodness this cracked me up, I am thrilled to hear you liked it! It is definitely an interesting flavor combination but there is just something about it that really works. Thank you so much for your rating, very glad to hear the recipe was a hit!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  14. Rita

    March 11, 2021 at 11:44 pm

    Where can I find the nutritional info on the slaw?

    Reply
    • Donya

      March 12, 2021 at 9:20 am

      Hey Rita,
      Thank you for your interest in the recipe, it sure is a favorite in my house so I hope you like it! I don’t provide nutritional information for my recipes but if you click the link below, you can just copy and paste the recipe and it will give you all the nutritional facts. I hope this helps!
      https://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
      ~Donya

      Reply
  15. Susan

    February 11, 2021 at 5:10 pm

    Wow! This was so good! My neighbor brought over a huge head of cabbage from their garden so I decided to give this recipe a try and I’m so glad I did! I will definitely be making this again! And yes, I shared with my neighbors.

    Reply
  16. Jyll

    November 25, 2020 at 1:21 am

    Haven’t made the recipe yet – but from the reviews, and recipe ingredients, it seems like an awesome addition to my GF Thanksgiving menu this year. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 30, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      You are so kind, Jyll! Thank you and I hope you like the recipe. Let me know.
      Have a wonderful day,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  17. Elaine

    November 22, 2020 at 11:30 pm

    Donya, I can’t wait to try this recipe. It may make it to my Thanksgiving table this year! I found you via Pinterest, btw. I would like to make a suggestion. At the end of your recipes, it would be nice if you would put your blog name/address there so that when folks copy the recipe to their own file (that’s me!), they will always know the source of the recipe. I’m going to explore your blog now – looks very interesting!

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 23, 2020 at 9:23 am

      Thanks for the idea! When a recipe is printed out, it has the website name on it but I’ll see what I can do about someone saving it.
      Have a great Thanksgiving!
      ~Dpnya

      Reply
  18. Nancy Crawford

    November 4, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Best Coleslaw Recipe ever!!

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 7, 2020 at 11:28 am

      WOW! Thank you Nancy. You have made my day.
      Have a wonderful weekend,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  19. Amanda Waters

    October 30, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    We have made this three times in the last week since I found this recipe! It’s amazing! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Donya

      October 30, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      You are so welcome, Amanda.
      Thank you for your kind words.
      Have a great weekend.
      ~Donya

      Reply
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