Description
Tropical paradise meets crunchy delight in this Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw, blending sweet and nutty flavors into a refreshing summer side dish. Crisp cabbage, juicy pineapple, and toasted walnuts create a perfect balance you’ll crave at every cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded purple cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, grated
Fresh Fruits and Nuts:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) raisins
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chopped walnuts
Dressing Components:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey or sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant base by combining finely shredded green and purple cabbage with freshly grated carrot in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a colorful foundation for the coleslaw.
- Introduce juicy crushed pineapple chunks, providing a sweet tropical essence that will complement the crisp vegetable medley.
- Scatter crunchy, roughly chopped walnuts throughout the mixture, ensuring an even distribution of nutty texture and depth.
- Sprinkle plump raisins across the vegetable blend, adding bursts of natural sweetness and complementary chewiness.
- Prepare a creamy dressing by whisking together tangy mayonnaise and smooth Greek yogurt, creating a rich and balanced coating.
- Incorporate apple cider vinegar to introduce a subtle acidic note that will brighten the overall flavor profile.
- Drizzle honey into the dressing, balancing the tanginess with a gentle sweetness that harmonizes all ingredients.
- Season the dressing with a delicate pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the underlying flavors.
- Gently cascade the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture, carefully folding to ensure every ingredient receives an even, luxurious coating.
- Refrigerate the coleslaw for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to intermingle and develop a more complex taste experience.
- Before serving, give the coleslaw a final, gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the textures.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo to create a lighter, healthier version of the coleslaw that reduces calories and fat content.
- Toast walnuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch that elevates the overall texture of the dish.
- Use fresh pineapple instead of canned for a brighter, more vibrant taste that brings natural sweetness and adds a tropical twist to the traditional coleslaw.
- Customize the dressing by adjusting honey levels or replacing it with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile that suits various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg