Tangy Pineapple Slaw
Tangy Pineapple Slaw is a bright, refreshing side dish. That will have everyone asking for seconds. Combining the sweetness of pineapple. With a zesty homemade dressing, and crunchy coleslaw mix. And a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. It’s the perfect balance of flavors. The slivered almonds. Add just the right amount of crunch. While the fresh green onions. Give it a gentle bite. It’s a versatile slaw. That pairs beautifully. With grilled meats, seafood, or even tacos. For a fresh twist on a classic.
Servings
Ingredients
- 20 ounces can pineapple tidbits with juice reserved
- 14 ounces bag of coleslaw mix
- ¼ c slivered almonds
- 4 green onions finely chopped
Dressing:
- ⅓ c mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp reserved pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl. Whisk together the mayo, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, cayenne pepper. And a pinch of salt. And pepper. Keep whisking until it’s smooth. And creamy. Taste. And adjust the seasoning if needed—if you like a little more tang. Add a bit more vinegar. Or if you want extra sweetness. Throw in more brown sugar.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix, pineapple tidbits (make sure. They’re drained well!), and diced green onions. The fresh, crisp ingredients. Will combine beautifully. With the sweetness of the pineapple.
- Toss and Combine: Pour the prepared dressing. Over the coleslaw mix. And pineapple. Tossing everything together. Until evenly coated. Make sure every bite. Gets a bit of that tangy, sweet dressing.
- Finish with Almonds: Just before serving. Sprinkle the slivered almonds. Over the top. For a lovely crunch. That contrasts perfectly. With the creamy dressing. Serve right away. Or refrigerate. To let the flavors. Meld together even more.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Simply swap the apple cider vinegar. With a certified gluten-free version. And double-check that your mayo is gluten-free as well (most are. But it’s always a good idea. To be sure). Almonds and the coleslaw mix. Are naturally gluten-free. So no worries there! This way, you can enjoy all the refreshing flavors of this Tangy Pineapple Slaw. Without any concerns about gluten. It’s an easy. And delicious swap. That won’t compromise the taste at all!