Julie Clark
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Pineapple Coleslaw
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Get a taste of the tropics with this creamy pineapple coleslaw. It comes together quickly and makes an easy side dish recipe.
I love to vacation in Florida. Anna Maria Island, Florida, to be exact. It’s our home away from home. The first time I visited the island, we had fish & chips at a restaurant at the end of the city pier. Although that restaurant is no longer there, I remember their pineapple coleslaw being so, so good.
I took our homemade coleslaw recipe and tweaked it slightly to have a fresh pineapple flavor. This classic side dish is delicious served with battered fish & chips, but makes a great picnic side dish for just about any main dish.
About this Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe:
- Flavor: This coleslaw has a slight sweetness to it, although it is not overbearing because the sweetness comes from pineapple. I added a jalapeƱo pepper for just a little kick. Although I don’t like super hot, spicy flavors, I loved the little bit of heat that the jalapeƱo gave.
- Texture: The dressing on this coleslaw is extra creamy, thanks to the sour cream. Coleslaw itself has a little bit of a crunch. It’s a cool, creamy salad!
What is coleslaw mix made of?
Keep this recipe quick and easy by using a bag of slaw mix. It has cabbage (often with red cabbage mixed in) and carrots.
If you want, you can shred your own cabbage. Either works.
Pineapple Coleslaw Dressing
This is the creamiest coleslaw I’ve ever had, and it’s thanks to the mayo and sour cream combination. Can you use Greek yogurt instead of coleslaw? If you want, but it will change the flavor. I prefer sour cream.
The pineapple juice and sugar add a touch of sweetness. Other than that all that flavors the dressing is salt and pepper.
How to Make Pineapple Coleslaw
- Prepare the pineapple. Drain the can of pineapple tidbits, but drain the juice into a bowl so that you can use 2 tablespoons of the juice in the dressing. Set aside.
- Mix the dressing. In another small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, sugar, pineapple juice, pepper and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Coat the slaw. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Pour over coleslaw mix and stir to coat.
- Add pineapple and jalapeno. Add in the pineapple tidbits and jalapeƱo pepper.
How to Serve Coleslaw
Coleslaw is traditionally served as a side dish at summer cookouts such as bbq pork, fried chicken and loaded burgers.
Coleslaw is also fun to throw on top of tacos, baked nachos or shredded chicken sliders.
Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe
Get a taste of the tropics with this creamy pineapple coleslaw. It comes together quickly and makes an easy side dish recipe.
Servings 8
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 20 ounces pineapple tidbits in juice drained but reserve two tablespoons of juice
- 14 ounces coleslaw mix
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from draining canned pineapple)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeƱo pepper finely diced
Instructions
- Drain the can of pineapple tidbits, but drain the juice into a bowl so that you can use 2 tablespoons of the juice in the dressing. Set aside.
- Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl.
- In another small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, sugar, pineapple juice, pepper and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour over coleslaw mix and stir to coat.
- Add in the pineapple tidbits and jalapeƱo pepper.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
If all you have is pineapple chunks, cut them in fourths so that they are smaller.
Recipe variations:
- Add green onions or diced shallot.
- Other veggies such as small broccoli florets are good added into this as well.Ā
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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