Description
This No-Mayo Hawaiian Pineapple Coleslaw is a tropical twist on classic coleslaw, featuring fresh cabbage, carrots, and juicy pineapple chunks tossed in a tangy and sweet apple cider vinegar dressing. Light, refreshing, and free of mayonnaise, this vibrant salad is perfect as a side dish for BBQs, picnics, or any summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruit
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice, drained)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
Dressing
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped cilantro or green onions
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Shred the green and purple cabbages along with the carrots using a knife, grater, or food processor. Finely dice the red onion to prepare all the fresh ingredients.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper until the mixture is emulsified and well combined.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the shredded cabbages, shredded carrots, pineapple chunks, and diced red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop. Before serving, garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a more vibrant flavor, or canned pineapple drained well if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to suit your taste.
- This coleslaw is best served chilled and can be made a few hours ahead of time for convenience.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Make sure to drain canned pineapple thoroughly to avoid excess liquid in the salad.
