Description
With notes of sweet pineapple, tangy lime, and creamy coconut in every bite, this pineapple coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your next backyard barbecue! Try it on tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
For The Slaw:
- 1 (14-16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix*
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple, finely diced*
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
For The Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut cream*
- 2 Tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional, but recommended: 2-3 Tablespoons toasted sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Combine. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, diced pineapple, sliced green onion, and the cilantro.
- Mix Up The Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, coconut cream, pineapple juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss To Coat. Pour dressing over the coleslaw and use tongs or a fork to gently combine until the slaw is evenly coated in coleslaw dressing. Garnish with toasted coconut.
- Serve & Store. For best results, enjoy right away or refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving. Store leftover slaw in an airtight container in the fridge 2-3 days. Keep in mind the slaw will continue to soften with time and get more liquid-y after a day in the fridge.
Notes
- Coleslaw Mix. We’re looking for tricolor shredded coleslaw mix with shredded green cabbage, shredded purple cabbage, and carrot. You don’t need a salad dressing mix since we’ll make our own!
- Pineapple. I love making this pineapple slaw with fresh pineapple, but you can also use drained canned pineapple tidbits packed in 100% juice. Save the juice and you can use it!
- Coconut Cream. You can buy a can of coconut cream, or just use the thick cream at the top of a can of coconut milk. Full-fat canned coconut milk will work in a pinch, but I do NOT recommend lite coconut milk as it’ll be too watery for this recipe.
- Paleo? Use unsweetened toasted coconut & paleo-approved mayo!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American