Description
Classic pineapple walnut raisin coleslaw brings tropical sweetness to summer gatherings. Crisp cabbage and tangy dressing blend with nutty walnuts and sweet raisins for a refreshing side dish you’ll savor at picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded purple cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 cup (240 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup (120 ml) raisins
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine shredded green and purple cabbage with grated carrot in a large mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and colorful vegetable base for the coleslaw.
- Add Texture: Incorporate crushed pineapple chunks, roughly chopped walnuts, and plump raisins, distributing them evenly throughout the vegetable mixture to enhance flavor and provide contrasting textures.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a separate bowl, creating a creamy and balanced dressing with a harmonious blend of tangy and sweet notes.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper into the dressing, carefully adjusting to elevate the underlying flavor profile.
- Mixing: Gently pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable blend, folding carefully to ensure each ingredient receives a luxurious and even coating.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and develop a more complex and refined taste experience.
- Serving: Give the coleslaw a final, gentle toss just before serving to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the crisp vegetable textures.
Notes
- Prevent Watery Coleslaw: Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove excess liquid and maintain the salad’s crisp texture.
- Enhance Nut Crunch: Toast walnuts lightly in a dry skillet before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and provide an extra layer of depth to the coleslaw.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap mayonnaise with vegan mayo or Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt to create dairy-free and vegan-friendly versions of the recipe.
- Balance Flavor Intensity: Add fresh herbs like mint or parsley to brighten the taste profile and introduce a subtle herbal note that complements the sweet and tangy elements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg