This fast & easy Fresh Pineapple Coleslaw adds a little tropical flair to the otherwise ordinary side. It’s a great topping for everything from sliders to hot dogs!
Coleslaw is one of those things I usually forget about unless (1) I’m in a BBQ joint (which happens pretty rarely in spite of living in the South) or (2) it’s just barely summer. Even though I hate the heat, I love all the food that comes with the season.
Firing up the grill to roast some corn and char some chicken and hot dogs while sipping on a cold drink is my idea of a good time – as long as it’s followed up by some serious AC time or a dip in a pool.
Color me spoiled, but I’d rather sweat in a climate-controlled environment, thank you.
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I have always loved coleslaw, going all the way back to lunch dates with Nana at Long John Silver’s. We had to drive a good 30 minutes to get there, but I can’t remember a time it wasn’t worth it. I was all about the slaw, hush puppies, and their battered chicken – and those little crispy ends of batter? Nana would ask for a container full of them and we’d crunch away like kids with popcorn at a movie theater.
This slaw is a bit different from the stuff I remember. Mainly, it’s much healthier for you, since instead of mayo, it’s mixed with Greek yogurt and only a touch of sugar. Also, I made this coleslaw with pineapple juice to add a bit more sweetness and Hawaiian flavor.
Oh, and yeah, the pineapple. That’s not in your ordinary recipe, either.
It starts the same as traditional slaw – in the case of this version, I cheated and used the pre-shredded bag of cabbage and carrots. If you like to chop and hack, by all means do it the old-fashioned way.
I don’t think anyone will mind if you take the easy way like I did.
Toss in your fresh pineapple, green onion, and cilantro. I was generous with my pineapple, to the point that you could have called this is a tropical salad, but you know – do you.
Then make the magic happen with your lime-loaded, apple cider vinegar-laced yogurt dressing. Voila! Tropical coleslaw you’ll want to put on everything all season.
Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe Ingredients
- greek yogurt
- pineapple juice
- brown sugar
- lime juice
- apple cider vinegar
- zest of a lime
- salt and pepper
- shredded bag of cabbage/Cole slaw mix
- fresh pineapple
- green onion
- cilantro
How to make pineapple coleslaw
Many recipes call for mayonnaise and sour cream, but this fresh pineapple slaw is lightened up by using Greek yogurt and only a tiny bit of sugar.
- Combine yogurt, pineapple juice, brown sugar, lime juice & zest, vinegar, and salt & pepper in a small bowl, whisking vigorously until completely combined.
- In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, pineapple, cilantro, and green onion. Pour yogurt base over vegetables and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
Try this pineapple slaw on these pulled BBQ pork waffles or on this spicy strawberry shredded chicken sandwich. Or try it on a hot dog like these Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs!
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Fresh Pineapple Coleslaw
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 Tablespoon dark brown sugar or honey/sugar substitute
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- Zest of 1 lime
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 bag coleslaw mix or 1 3/4 cups shredded green/red cabbage+1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup fresh pineapple ribboned
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, pineapple juice, brown sugar, lime juice & zest, vinegar, and salt & pepper in a small bowl, whisking vigorously until completely combined.
- In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, pineapple, cilantro, and green onion. Pour yogurt base over vegetables and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
Cheryl says
I’m with you and buy the prepackaged coleslaw for the convenience. I never thought about adding pineapple to it. Thanks for the different suggestion.
Carlee says
I definitely need to make this next time my brother smokes some pork!
CAFFAHOLIC says
this turned out to be super delicious…i tried this and my hubby loves it a lot…Thanks for sharing 🙂
Samantha Dawn says
Pineapple Slaw! Perfect for family meals to get the kids on board with cabbage!
Denise says
This looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Maggie Pulsipher says
I tried different versions of pineapple slaw from Pinterest, your’s is the best, I think the cilantro and green onions in yours separates it from other recipes and I like that you mix all the wet ingredients separately to allow you to taste and adjust the flavor. Your recipe is the ‘keeper.’ Thank you for sharing.
Krista Thornley says
When do I add the zest? I’m making this recipe right now. Thank you!