Description
Zesty tropical chicken slaw with pineapple vinaigrette brings Caribbean flavors to your plate. Crisp cabbage, tender grilled chicken, and tangy dressing combine for a refreshing summer meal that satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded chicken
- 3 cups (720 ml) shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple chunks
- ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cashews or sliced almonds
- ½ cup (120 ml) pineapple juice
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Vinaigrette Preparation: Whisk pineapple juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until the dressing transforms into a smooth, unified tropical elixir.
- Slaw Assembly: Combine shredded chicken, green and purple cabbage, pineapple chunks, crimson bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro leaves in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and textural canvas of colors and flavors.
- Dressing and Finishing: Drizzle the pineapple vinaigrette over the slaw, gently folding to ensure an even, glistening coating. Sprinkle chopped nuts across the surface for added crunch and visual intrigue. Serve immediately or chill briefly to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
Notes
- Prevent Watery Slaw: Pat cabbage dry after shredding to remove excess moisture and maintain crisp texture, ensuring the vinaigrette doesn’t become diluted.
- Optimize Chicken Preparation: Use rotisserie chicken or quickly grill and shred fresh chicken for maximum flavor and tender meat that absorbs the vinaigrette beautifully.
- Balance Vinaigrette Acidity: Adjust honey and vinegar ratios to suit personal taste, creating a perfect sweet-tangy balance that complements the fresh ingredients.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare components separately and combine just before serving to preserve crunchiness and prevent soggy salad, keeping ingredients vibrant and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg