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Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe

Get a taste of the tropics with this creamy pineapple coleslaw. It comes together quickly and makes an easy side dish recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy side dish, picnic salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces pineapple tidbits in juice drained but reserve two tablespoons of juice
  • 14 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from draining canned pineapple)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jalapeño pepper finely diced

Instructions

  • Drain the can of pineapple tidbits, but drain the juice into a bowl so that you can use 2 tablespoons of the juice in the dressing. Set aside.
  • Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, sugar, pineapple juice, pepper and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over coleslaw mix and toss to coat.
  • Add in the pineapple tidbits and jalapeño pepper.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator until serving.

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Notes

If all you have is pineapple chunks, cut them in fourths so that they are smaller. If you use crushed pineapple, drain them well before adding them to the coleslaw. 

Recipe variations:

  • Add green onions, diced shallot or sprinkle of freshly snipped cilantro. 
  • Other veggies such as small broccoli florets are good added into this as well. 
  • Decorate with fresh pineapple.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the coleslaw. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg