Pineapple Coleslaw

Juicy pineapples add a tropical twist to a classic side dish. Pineapple Coleslaw is a delicious medley of sweet, creamy, and tangy. It's great for potlucks or BBQ parties!

G and I went to Jollibee for lunch a few days ago. I headed to the counter to order while he found us a table. When I brought our Filipino spaghetti and Chicken Joy, his clear blue eyes went wide with puzzlement over the mound of steamed rice and gravy that accompanied our meal. "No coleslaw?" he asked. Sorry, my boy, you're in Filipino Chow Town.

To make it up to my favorite guy, I ordered a bucket of chicken for takeout and whipped up mashed potatoes and pineapple coleslaw when we got home. Oh, how he enjoyed his fried chicken dinner! He couldn't stop raving about the sarap-to-the-bones Jollibee chicken, the mashed potatoes swimming in brown gravy, and most especially, the salad I tossed together.

Pineapple coleslaw ingredients

• Vegetables- Most grocery stores sell pre-shredded coleslaw mix, which is easy to use. In addition to the carrots, napa cabbage, and red cabbage, you can add your favorite salad mix-ins, such as green onions, celery, or julienned broccoli.
• Vinegar- a common ingredient in cabbage slaws as a counterpoint to the creamy dressing. You can substitute pineapple juice for a more mellow tang
• Sugar- swap with honey for a healthier sweetener
• Salt- balances the sweetness
• Mayonnaise- substitute sour cream for a lower fat and calorie option
• Pineapple and raisins- add texture and a fruity sweet taste

Creamy dressing

This dressing is one of the easiest and tastiest you can make! You can whip it up with the simplest ingredients in under 5 minutes. Stored properly, it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Easy step-by-step

1. Combine cabbage, carrots, and red cabbage in a large bowl.
2. Add mayo dressing to cabbage slaw and gently toss together until well distributed. 
3. Add pineapple and raisins and gently toss to combine. 
4. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld and soften the cabbage a little.

Serving suggestions

This tropical cabbage slaw is a must-try. The assortment of crisp veggies doused in a tasty homemade mayo dressing is like a party in your mouth. The perfect balance of sweet, creamy, tangy, and crunchy will surely hit the spot.

It's a great addition to your summer cookout, picnic, or family dinner. It's also a delicious topping for pulled pork sandwiches!

For food safety

This coleslaw contains mayo, so it spoils quicker outside refrigeration than most foods. For food safety, set the container on ice if serving outside refrigeration. Discard any left out at room temperature for more than two hours.