Hawaiian Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe
This Hawaiian Pineapple Coleslaw is a refreshing and tropical twist on traditional coleslaw. The sweet pineapple, crunchy cabbage, and creamy dressing make it a perfect side dish for BBQs or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chill time)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Coleslaw Ingredients:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Main Coleslaw Preparation: In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, pineapple chunks, green onions, and cilantro.
- Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve: Stir again before serving and garnish with extra green onions or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half Greek yogurt and half mayo.
- Great as a side for BBQ, grilled chicken, or pulled pork sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
