Coleslaw is one of my favorite side dishes for family gatherings. Homemade is insanely easy, balancing heavier meals with that fresh salad crunch. Besides, it ramps up hot dogs, pork and chicken tacos, and hamburgers. Pineapple coleslaw is delightfully sweet, too, thanks to pineapple and a dash of honey. The mayo dressing with vinegar keeps it from being overly sweet for an amazing flavor combo that your family and friends will rave about. I like to pair regular coleslaw with classic Southern specialties, such as fried chicken and mac and cheese. I find that pineapple coleslaw, on the other hand, goes amazingly well with pork dishes and spicy meals. 

Ingredient List

How to Make Pineapple Coleslaw

Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk mustard, salt, sugar, honey, pineapple juice, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper, onion powder, and celery seeds. Then refrigerate until ready to use (up to a day ahead). (Photos 1-2) Salad – In a salad bowl, mix green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and pineapple tidbits. (Photos 3-5) Assemble – Pour the coleslaw dressing over the cabbage mixture and mix well. Start with a small amount of dressing at a time until thoroughly combined, and add more to taste. (Photo 6) Serve – Season with salt and pepper. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Flavor Variations

Recipe Tips

Make-Ahead Instructions

For optimal crunchiness, don’t assemble this salad ahead of time. You can always make the dressing and chop the veggies the day before. But be sure to store them separately in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and serve the salad the next day.

Serving and Storage Instructions 

Serve pineapple coleslaw chilled. Refrigerate leftover slaw in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Sorry, it’s not a good freezer option. Keep in mind the longer it’s in the refrigerator, the more crunchiness it will lose.

What Goes With Pineapple Coleslaw

Pineapple coleslaw goes beautifully with main courses inspired by the tropics. Try it with Jamaican fried chicken, Caribbean jerk barbecue ribs, or pulled pork sandwiches. Wash it down with a passion fruit margarita. 🍹

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