Apple Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe (healthy summer or fall side)
This naturally-sweetened apple pineapple coleslaw tastes as good as it looks with crisp apples, sweet pineapple, and crunchy cabbage tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfectly balanced for topping BBQ chicken sandwiches or serving as a light, refreshing side dish, perfect for summer or fall.
SERVINGS 4.5 cups
Equipment
- Chef’s knife or mandolin For chopping the fruits and veggies. If you are doing a big batch, a mandolin or salad shooter makes the job a breeze!
Ingredients
- 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1½ cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 medium tart apple (such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady), cut into matchsticks
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or cilantro), chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons light tasting olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, food processor, or salad shooter (my favorite!), shred the cabbage and carrots, chop the apple into matchsticks ( just chopped works too), and finely chop the pineapple.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, apple, pineapple, carrot, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss thoroughly.
- Let the coleslaw sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften slightly.
- Serve on BBQ chicken sandwiches, as a crisp, refreshing side, or whatever else you have dreamed up. See more ideas above!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days for the freshest texture. The slaw may release more liquid, just give it a toss. Do not let it sit in this juice for too long, though, or you will end up with soggy coleslaw.
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