Pineapple Coleslaw Side Dish (Printable Version)

Sweet-tangy coleslaw with pineapple, fresh veggies, and creamy dressing. Perfect side for any gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
02 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 1 large carrot, grated
04 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Fruit

05 - 1½ cups fresh pineapple, diced (or canned pineapple, drained and diced)

→ Dressing

06 - ½ cup mayonnaise
07 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon honey
10 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, green onions, and diced pineapple.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Before serving, toss again and adjust seasoning if needed.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bright juicy pineapple takes classic slaw in a tropical direction that surprises everyone
  • Perfect for meal prep and make-ahead plans since the flavor improves as it chills
  • Quick to assemble just chop mix and chill
  • Naturally gluten free and vegetarian so it fits many diets
  • Truly kid-approved in my house The first time I brought this to a family picnic three separate cousins asked for the recipe before they even finished eating
02 -
  • High in vitamin C thanks to cabbage and pineapple
  • Can be made up to a day ahead for easy entertaining
  • Pairs beautifully with spicy dishes and grilled meats
  • My favorite part is watching the pineapple release a little juice as it rests which makes the slaw even silkier and tastier The first summer I made this for a backyard barbecue it disappeared before the burgers were even off the grill
03 -
  • Letting the slaw chill for at least one hour is key for deep flavor
  • Use fresh pineapple whenever possible for the brightest taste
  • Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving to hit that sweet-tangy balance

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