Tropical Pineapple Coleslaw
A vibrant twist on classic coleslaw featuring shredded cabbage, sweet pineapple, and a creamy, tangy dressing—ideal for warm-weather meals and barbecue spreads.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or a pinch of chili flakes
- In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, chopped pineapple, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar or lime juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the slaw crisp up.
- Before serving, stir in chopped cilantro (if using) and garnish with sesame seeds or chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use canned pineapple (in juice, not syrup) if fresh is unavailable, and drain well.
- To avoid sogginess, use fresh vegetables and add dressing shortly before serving.
- Make it vegan by using vegan mayo and maple syrup.
- Try coconut cream in the dressing for a tropical twist.
- Spice it up with jalapeño or cayenne pepper.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days; not suitable for freezing.
- Serve with grilled meats, fish tacos, or burgers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pineapple coleslaw, tropical slaw, summer side dish, barbecue salad, gluten-free coleslaw