Pineapple Slaw (No Mayo)
Pineapple coleslaw (no mayo) is the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, tangy and a bit spicy. It's a simple weeknight side dish or would be great served in fish tacos or with any Mexican style dish! Great for summer cookouts too!
Servings 6
Calories 70kcal
Cost $3.90 Recipe/$0.65 Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 head cabbage
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8 oz. container pineapple (drained)
- 1/4 cup red onion. sliced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cabbage and add it to a large bowl.1/2 head cabbage
- Add the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, cumin and red pepper flakes to the cabbage and stir well.2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
- Drain the liquid from the pineapples. Roughly chop the pineapple so they are in small chunks. Add to the bowl with the cabbage and onions.8 oz. container pineapple (drained)
- Thinly slice the onions and finely chop the cilantro (stems and leaves). Add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.3 tablespoons cilantro, 1/4 cup red onion. sliced
- Stir everything together well, the cabbage will start to wilt.
Notes
An 8oz container of pineapple chunks is about 2/3 cups of pineapple in cubes.
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- Toss the slaw before serving: No matter when you make this, the dressing tends to sink to the bottom of the bowl pretty quickly. Because of this, I recommend that you stir the slaw well (I use tongs) to make sure all the veggies are well coated before serving.
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- Great for meal prep! This recipe holds up well in the fridge for 2-3 days, making it perfect for meal prep! You can easily double or triple this recipe and use is as salad for lunch and serve with your favorite protein!
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for a bold smoky flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon. garlic powder or 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2-3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for crunch
- Sliced jalapenos or pickled jalapenos
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
