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Pineapple Coleslaw

Pineapple Coleslaw

Pineapple coleslaw is perfect Caribbean food for those hot days when you need something citrusy and flavorful that’s not spicy! Refreshingly light, yet still rich in vitamin A and C from the cabbage.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 8
Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

Pineapple coleslaw ingredients

  • 4 cups green cabbage shredded
  • ¾ cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • ¾ cup pineapple diced, crushed, or canned pineapple tidbits – *Omit this ingredient to make this recipe keto-friendly!
  • 1 cup mango of thinly sliced - *Omit this ingredient to make this recipe keto-friendly!
  • 3 tablespoons red onion
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped, & some more to garnish

Pineapple coleslaw dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise - *Replace this ingredient with Greek yogurt to make this recipe keto-friendly!
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice - *Omit this ingredient to make this recipe keto-friendly!
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar – *Omit this ingredient to make this recipe keto-friendly!
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ lemon juiced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the green and red cabbage, carrots, pineapple, mango, red onion, and cilantro.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, brown sugar, celery salt, and lemon until well blended to form a dressing-type mixture.
  • Pour the dressing over the dry ingredients/cabbage mixture and mix until all the cabbage is coated and the ingredients well blended.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Pineapple coleslaw - the fresh pineapple adds a hint of sweetness while the vinegar balances it out with some tanginess! 
Pro tip: To make this dish even more colorful, delicious, and nutritious, you can also add other vegetables like green onions and fruits like grapes. 

Why does coleslaw get watery?

No one likes watery coleslaw. The following three reasons explain why this happens:
  1. Too much dressing or mayonnaise was added to the recipe.
  2. The cabbage was washed and still water-logged when prepared.
  3. There weren’t enough acidic ingredients used in the recipe. 
Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe & Ingredients

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3120IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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