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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.
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.
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.
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!
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Pineapple Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits
- 3 cups shredded cabbage (1 bag slaw mix)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 3-4 green onions – chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 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.
