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Pineapple Coleslaw

Pineapple Coleslaw – Creamy and tangy coleslaw with pineapple, great as a side or perfect on top of spicy pork or chicken. Pineapple Coleslaw ~ The Complete Savorist

Coleslaw is one of those things I love. It was where my love for cabbage began. Sadly, creamy slaws aren’t really on the docket for me anymore. Mayo or Miracle Whip based slaws do not play nicely. Then Greek yogurt became all the rage and entered my world. Voilá, I have a way to have creaminess again.

Depending on what I am making, I might do half non-fat Greek yogurt and half mayo/sour cream/cream, whatever it is the recipe calls for. This time I opted to not use mayo but 2% fat Greek yogurt. I am not so hardcore as to omit all fat from these types of recipes. For me, the taste is compromised if there is no fat, but was hoping the 2% fat in the yogurt would be enough…and it was.

This slaw is great enough to eat on its own as a side or as a topping for pork or chicken. I made a slow cooker pollo tacos al pastor  and used this as a cool and creamy addition to the sweet and spicy chicken taco.Pineapple Coleslaw ~ The Complete Savorist

Pineapple Coleslaw

Author: Michelle De La Cerda
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Ingredients

  • 1-16 oz bag coleslaw mix
  • 1-8 oz can of crushed pineapple; thoroughly drained
  • 3 tbsp . white onion; finely chopped

Dressing

  • 1-5.3 oz carton pineapple Greek yogurt (2%)
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (2%)
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic; finely minced/grated
  • 1/8 salt and pepper +/- to taste

Instructions

  1. Open and completely drain the pineapple. The easiest way is to use a mesh sieve.
  2. Once the pineapple has fully drained, toss with the onion and coleslaw mix; set aside.
  3. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together.
  4. Pour half the dressing over the salad, mix well, then add the remaining dressing and mix until the dressing and the salad are duly combined.
  5. Taste for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
  6. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and meld.

Pineapple Coleslaw ~ The Complete Savorist

Pineapple Coleslaw ~ The Complete Savorist

Pineapple Coleslaw ~ The Complete Savorist

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24 Comments

  • Reply
    Judy@ImBoredLetsGo
    July 30, 2015 at 4:54 am

    I love the use of pineapple in this cole slaw, I bet it makes that dressing taste much better than using sugar!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      July 31, 2015 at 11:56 am

      It really gave it a fun and healthier twist.

  • Reply
    Melissa
    July 30, 2015 at 5:49 am

    I love this spin on coleslaw, The pineapple sounds to good.

    • Reply
      Michelle
      July 31, 2015 at 11:56 am

      Thank you Melissa, it really worked well.

  • Reply
    lizzy
    July 30, 2015 at 6:25 am

    What a creative idea to add in the pineapple!!! I love this recipe!!

  • Reply
    Lauren @ Wicked Spatula
    July 30, 2015 at 7:39 am

    This looks delicious! I love the idea of the sweet little bites of pineapple with the tangy coleslaw!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      July 31, 2015 at 11:58 am

      Thank you Lauren, it really worked out well.

  • Reply
    Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
    July 30, 2015 at 7:42 am

    I always love a good slaw, and one with pineapple in it?! *SWOON*

    • Reply
      Michelle
      July 31, 2015 at 11:58 am

      I know exactly how you feel.

  • Reply
    Julie @ Texan New Yorker
    July 30, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I love adding pineapple to coleslaw! Very unique twist. I discovered adding sweeter fruits to coleslaw a year or so ago, and I’m wondering why it wasn’t always a thing. Mango is also delicious, btw. 🙂

    • Reply
      Michelle
      July 31, 2015 at 11:58 am

      So giving mango a try.

  • Reply
    Kelley
    July 30, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Love the idea of using pineapple in the coleslaw to add some sweetness!

  • Reply
    Slow Cooker Pollo Tacos al Pastor
    July 30, 2015 at 6:42 pm

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  • Reply
    Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets)
    August 2, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Beautiful coleslaw dish…the lighting in your photos really brings out the colors of the veggies.

  • Reply
    Joy @ Joy Love Food
    August 2, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Coleslaw is such a wonderful summertime dish and I love trying new coleslaw recipes, your version with the pineapple sounds delicious, I like that you lightened it up with the Greek yogurt too!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 2, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      Thank you Joy, the yogurt works perfectly.

  • Reply
    Healing Tomato
    August 3, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Pineapple and I are best friends! I think this recipe is right up my alley.

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 4, 2015 at 2:25 am

      Best friends? That’s serious.

  • Reply
    Debra @ Bowl Me Over
    August 10, 2015 at 10:28 am

    A great coleslaw is a staple for summertime – this looks so bright & fresh!!!

    • Reply
      Michelle
      August 10, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Debra, it’s really creamy and yummy.

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