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Easy Pineapple Coleslaw

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Pineapple Slaw is sweet and crunchy with a light dressing that will have you feeling like it’s summertime! This quick and easy recipe is great to serve as a side dish and is a must at any backyard BBQ.

Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!
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I am always on the lookout for easy-to-make recipes that do double duty and I’ve found that Pineapple coleslaw is one of those. I serve slaw as a salad, a side dish, and as a topping for burgers, pulled pork, and tacos. Do you see? It all makes sense now, once you start thinking creatively. I recently decided to whip up a new version that includes one of my family’s favorite fruits…pineapple.

Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!

I came up with a recipe because I wanted something fresh, with a bit of texture to serve alongside a grilled beef recipe that I’d prepared for supper. I had everything I needed except for the cabbage, so I ran to the store and took advantage of the “bagged slaw mix” that’s in the produce section. After gathering all the main ingredients, I whipped up the dressing using yogurt, sugar, vinegar, some seasoning, and a bit of pineapple juice that I’d saved from draining the canned chunks.

Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!

Next, I added the cabbage and pineapple to a big bowl then threw in some slivered almonds and sliced, green onions. I drizzled on my dressing, added a bit of salt, and some red pepper flakes to give the slaw a bit of something extra and I was done. Seriously, this Pineapple coleslaw came together in less than 10 minutes. The funny thing is, most of that time was spent waiting on the pineapple to drain completely!

Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!

Try These Other Great Side Dishes That Do Double Duty:

  • Cranberry Pecan Slaw
  • Southern Pineapple Casserole
  • Blue Cheese Cole Slaw
  • Ambrosia Salad
  • BBQ Red Slaw
Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!
4.80 from 5 votes

Pineapple Slaw

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Donya Mullins
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Pineapple Slaw is sweet and crunchy with a light dressing that will have you feeling like it's summertime with every single bite! This quick and easy recipe is great to serve as a side dish, take to a covered dish supper and is a must at any backyard BBQ.

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage (1 bag slaw mix)
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 3-4 green onions – chopped

Dressing

  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar **more or less to your liking
  • 3-4 tablespoons pineapple juice – reserved from drained pineapple chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Drain pineapple tidbits reserving juice. Set aside
  • In a small bowl or jar with a lid, add yogurt, vinegar, brown sugar, pineapple juice salt, pepper and red pepper. Mix well. In a large bowl, add cabbage, pineapple tidbits, almonds and green onions. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss until well coated. Sprinkle on more red pepper if desired.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve. 
Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!
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Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!
Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!
Pineapple Slaw is made with pineapple chunks, bagged cabbage, sliced almonds and green onions with a light, sweet dressing is a side dish that is great for any occasion!
Pineapple Slaw is sweet and crunchy with a light dressing that will having you feeling like it’s summertime with every single bite! This quick and easy recipe is great to serve as a side dish, take to a covered dish supper and is a must at any backyard BBQ.

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  1. Jackie B.

    April 28, 2022 at 4:18 pm

    Simply delicious, Donya; refreshing with such complimentary flavors! Will be good to have again when it is 100° here in Albuquerque this summer 💥 😊

    Reply
    • Donya

      April 29, 2022 at 8:56 am

      Hey there Jackie!
      My goodness, I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! I’ve always been a huge fan of pineapple so I completely agree that this slaw is just about as refreshing and tasty as it gets. Thank you so much for your kind words and this phenomenal rating, I really appreciate your support! If you ever have any questions about a recipe, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Brenda J. Gilliam

    March 15, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    I just tried this recipe and my family loves it! It is a healthy side dish and I also eat it by itself. The flavors really go well together! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Donya

      March 16, 2022 at 9:19 am

      Hey there Brenda!
      I am so happy to hear that y’all have been enjoying this recipe! I completely agree with you, it’s a perfect side dish but I could honestly just eat it straight out of the bowl! Thank you so much for this terrific rating and for your kind words of support! Let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I would be more than happy to help out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Lori Walker

    February 11, 2022 at 11:05 am

    Going to try this recipe this weekend. Looks so good. Is is better to make this slaw the same day as serving or could you make it the day before?

    Reply
    • Donya

      February 11, 2022 at 11:11 am

      Hey there Lori!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe! You can serve it either way, I like to make it the day before and then let it chill until I serve but that’s just my personal preference. I hope you enjoy this recipe, let me know how it turns out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Scott

    May 15, 2021 at 10:49 am

    Yum!!!! Also, was there a nutritional breakdown here?

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 16, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      Hey Scott!
      Thank you so much for your support, I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! I don’t include a nutritional breakdown for my recipes, but the link I included below will calculate it for you if you copy and paste the recipe. I hope this helps!
      https://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Frances

    May 1, 2021 at 11:14 pm

    I made this recipe and it was great pineapples are one of my favorite fruit.

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 2, 2021 at 8:26 am

      Hey Frances!
      I’m thrilled you enjoyed this recipe, pineapples are a favorite in my house as well. Thank you so much for your rating and your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. Cheri Lemieux

    December 6, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Very tasty! Will make again.

    Reply
    • Donya

      December 7, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks, Cheri! I’m honored you made the recipe and so appreciate the 5 star rating.
      Have a great day,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  7. peggy

    August 25, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    I just mix the slaw ingredients with Marzetti’s slaw dressing, leaving a tablespoon or so of the pineapple liquid. It’s delicious.

    Reply
  8. Sue

    June 8, 2020 at 10:26 am

    I have also added shredded carrot, green, yellow, orange or red bell pepper… either way – it is delicious.

    Reply
  9. DiAne

    May 25, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    I didn’t have yogurt so I used sour cream and also substituted walnuts for almonds. It was a very good slaw. Going to make it again and put on bbq chicken sandwiches.

    Reply
  10. Jean

    February 4, 2020 at 10:39 am

    Easy to make and my family loved it..

    Reply
  11. Jenn

    May 19, 2019 at 11:52 am

    For the yogurt, is that plain Greek yogurt? I’m not sure that I’ve seen regular plain yogurt. What do you use?

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 19, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      Yes, I use plain Greek yogurt – nothing that’s flavored. Hope this helps.
      Have a great day!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  12. Mckinnerney

    May 4, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    Can I use mayonnaise instead of yogurt?

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 14, 2019 at 3:52 pm

      You can use mayo or sour cream. I’d make the dressing, taste it then pour over the slaw. Let me know how it turns out!
      Have a great day!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  13. KempshaRk

    May 1, 2019 at 4:52 am

    Has anyone tried making this maybe pecans instead of almonds?….just curious, because almonds aren’t really a favorite of mine but the rest of the recipe sounds great.

    Reply
    • Donya

      May 1, 2019 at 3:41 pm

      Feel free to use whatever nut you like. The recipe is great even without nuts.
      Hope this helps,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  14. Denise

    April 23, 2019 at 7:31 pm

    I was really excited about this recipe because I cannot eat mayonnaise and this is yogurt-based. My only complaint is the onions. It had a VERY strong onion taste, although I used fewer green onions than it called for. The onion-lovers at our family Easter dinner liked the slaw but no one else. I am not giving up, though. LOL. I love the combination of the other ingredients, especially the touch of red pepper flakes. They go well with the sweetness of the pineapple. I am going to make this again, leaving out the green onions. I am sure it will be perfect for us!

    Reply
    • Chris Clemins

      June 9, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Then you had bad/old onions. Next time, buy green onions the day you make the slaw, but smell them first–from the bulb end. They should have a mild smell. Then when you make the slaw, use only the green parts.

      Reply
  15. Brooke

    April 16, 2019 at 2:53 am

    This looks sooo delicious! Visiting here from the Southern Bite Monday link up!

    Reply
  16. Jeanie

    April 16, 2019 at 12:56 am

    I brought this to a neighborhood gathering tonight and everyone loved it. It was easy to put together and is a nice twist on regular coleslaw.

    Reply
    • Donya

      April 25, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      That’s awesome, Jeanie! Thanks for sharing.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  17. stacey

    April 3, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    This slaw sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply

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