Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe with Citrus Vinaigrette (2024)

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May 03, 2019, Updated Nov 12, 2023

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Coleslaw and barbecue are a match made in heaven. Adding fun ingredients to any slaw gives an easy way to switch up what can be a very basic dish. Grilling up a pineapple and adding it to a citrus dressed coleslaw is the perfect combination.

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But first things first…

Table of Contents

  • What Is Coleslaw
  • How to Make Coleslaw from Scratch
  • Grilling Pineapple
  • Where to Use Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw
  • Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw with Citrus Vinaigrette

What Is Coleslaw

Basic coleslaw is simply a medley of cabbages, carrots, a dressing, and other ingredients, that is similar to a salad. You can find pre-packaged versions to make this much easier on yourself, or you can grab your own basic ingredients and shred your own.

Coleslaw will often be tossed with a mayonnaise mixture for dressing. But we don’t love mayo around these parts, so we use vinegar as the base to our dressings.

For a binder consider things like Dijon mustard or mayo (if that is your thing). Once you have a base, it’s fun to jazz up a basic coleslaw, like we’re doing here with grilled pineapple.

How to Make Coleslaw from Scratch

For any basic coleslaw, start with a good mandolin. It makes life easy, and allows the purchase of whole cabbages, which is much cheaper, can last longer, and great for a crowd.

Below is our ratio for a basic coleslaw. The number we use is 3:1:1.

  • Cabbage – Green and red cabbage are the basic ingredients. Our ratio is 3:1 for green to red cabbage. Example – 3 cups of green cabbage to 1 cup of red cabbage. Other ways to improve flavor, consider bok choy, or savoy cabbage for extra crunch and flavor when subbing out the green.
  • Carrots – Carrots bring sweet and crunch to the dish. We use the large holes on a box cheese grater to easily shred the carrots. Consider 1 part carrots in the ratio.
  • Dressing – We prefer to dress with some type of vinegar. The most common vinegar we use is apple cider, sherry vinegar, or red wine vinegar (instead of the typical mayonnaise). This adds acidity to bring the slaw together. Another great option is using freshly squeezed citrus, like in this recipe for Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw. For this version, we’re doing a orange version of my usual salad dressing.

Using the above ratio, 3 parts green cabbage, 1 part red cabbage, 1 part carrots. Then dress with at least ¼ to ½ cup of dressing, depending on your flavor preference.

Extras – Want some additional heat? Consider red onions in the coleslaw. When adding more elements, we stick with the 1-part ratio. In this case, 1 cup red onions added to the dish for the 3:1:1 basic ingredients. Want some pickled element? Dice up pickled onions or other pickled vegetable (or smoked pickled onions, like the ones in our Smoked Pickled Onion Coleslaw). The options are endless, but start with the basics: cabbage, carrots, and a dressing, then add from there.

Enter Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw…

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A fun way to jazz up a basic coleslaw is to add some grilled fruit to the mix, like grilled pineapples.

Grilling Pineapple

In this recipe we have an easy way to grill pineapple. Using a diced grilled pineapple not only adds a sweet and savory flavor, but also texture, to the coleslaw. If you’re already grilling up some chicken or burgers for dinner, throw on some pineapple slices to get them slightly caramelized and then use that grilled pineapple to add that pop of flavor to your slaw.

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Dice up the grilled pineapple finely for that added flavor. The juices will also combine within the dressing giving a depth of flavor to the dish. Guaranteed to wow guests who will no doubt ask for the recipe. 😊

Where to Use Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw

Consider coleslaw as a side dish substitute to salad. This slaw also makes a great addition to:

  • Pulled Pork Sliders
  • BBQ Chicken Sliders
  • Smoked Kalua Pork

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Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Mary Cressler | Vindulge

Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw is an easy and delicious summer side dish and also a fantastic topping for pulled pork or chicken sliders.

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

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Ingredients

Coleslaw

  • 1 pound coleslaw mix (mix of cabbages and carrots)
  • 1 cup grilled pineapple slices, core removed and diced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, diced
  • Optional: 1/4 cup sliced red onions

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 3 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon orange zest
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground ginger, freeze whatever you don’t use
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Citrus Vinaigrette

  • Combine: In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, honey, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange zest, ginger, salt, and slowly whisk in olive oil until combined and slightly emulsified. Add in the coleslaw mix and toss together.

  • Serve: Serve with your favorite grilled or barbecued protein or as a side dish.

Notes

For a fresh homemade coleslaw, follow this ratio:

  • 3 cups shaved green cabbage
  • 1 cup shaved red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup diced grilled pineapple pieces

Nutrition

Serving: 100grams | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 98

Keyword: grilled pineapple coleslaw, homemade coleslaw, how to make coleslaw no mayo

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FAQs

How do you make coleslaw not soggy? ›

Salting the cabbage, carrot, and onion purges excess moisture that would otherwise turn the slaw into a soupy mess. Including sugar (another osmosis-inducing ingredient) balances the flavor. Limiting the purge to five minutes keeps the cabbage crunchy.

Can you use regular vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar in coleslaw? ›

Distilled white vinegar is a great substitute for apple cider vinegar.

How to make coleslaw dressing Martha Stewart? ›

Directions. Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing, covered, until ready to use, or up to 2 days.

What's the difference between coleslaw and slaw? ›

The real difference is that the raw, chopped vegetables in coleslaw are primarily cabbage: Napa, red, savoy, or bok choy. Slaw without the cole can feature any crunchy veggie in place of cabbage, including chopped or shredded broccoli, carrots, snow peas, jicama, and more.

What can I add to store bought coleslaw to make it taste better? ›

<br/><br/>Adding horse radish or onion or celery seeds or bacon bits or some other tasty flavors to make it your own is a really good idea.

How to thicken up coleslaw? ›

Xanthan gum is a niche ingredient known to many gluten-free bakers for its thickening qualities. This is why we recommend using the powder as a thickening agent in a coleslaw recipe.

What is amish coleslaw made of? ›

CABBAGE, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLKS [EGG YOLKS, SALT], HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD [WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SPICES], WATER, SALT), FRUCTOSE, SUGAR, CARROTS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, PEA FIBER, ERYTHORBIC ACID (TO ...

Why do you add honey to apple cider vinegar? ›

The vitamins in honey and vinegar boost the immune system, aid in bone and heart health, assist in memory and cell production, and help blood clot. Honey and vinegar contain antioxidants, which play an important role in reducing harmful oxygen molecules (called free radicals) in the body.

What to mix with apple cider vinegar to make it taste better? ›

Even diluted, the vinegar drink may not taste fabulous, so you can add a squeeze of honey and/or a dash of cinnamon or ginger. Sip the drink slowly. If you're drinking ACV daily, you may want to drink through a straw to prevent wearing the enamel of your teeth.

What is in Mary Brown's coleslaw? ›

If you're in the mood for something creamy, sweet, and tangy, coleslaw is an excellent option. Mary Brown's shreds fresh cabbage and carrots in house, and tops it with a creamy dressing.

Why does my homemade coleslaw go watery? ›

Cabbage contains lots of water. Alton Brown suggests salting the cabbage and letting the water drain for two hours, then rinsing the cabbage and spinning it dry before dressing it. That purges the excess water out of the cabbage before it is dressed, so it doesn't get watery.

Why does my homemade coleslaw taste bitter? ›

Once you settle on your variety of cabbage, always opt for the freshest heads possible. They should be firm, dense, and heavy with crisp, vibrant, tightly packed leaves. Older, overripe heads often have a more pungent smell and are more likely to taste bitter.

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

Fresh ingredients are key to a good slaw, and KFC does alright for a fast food restaurant. You won't find any wilted cabbage pieces, and the carrots are nice and hard as well. What's more, KFC finely dices everything so you don't have to chew that much, and all the flavors and textures blend perfectly.

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

Should cabbage be washed before making coleslaw? ›

Cabbage. The outer layer isn't going to be eaten—the leaves are tougher and undesirable to many—so why wash cabbage? There's a good reason: Worms or other insects could be inside the cabbage, so to be safe, follow these steps for cleaning and washing it.

How do you fix coleslaw with too much vinegar? ›

- Add some sugar or honey to the dish. Sugar and honey can counteract the sourness of vinegar and add some sweetness to the dish. You can start with a small amount and adjust according to your taste.

Why do you soak cabbage before cooking? ›

According to the site, you only need to soak your shredded greens in a cold water bath to keep their taste delightfully crispy and light. Taste of Home recommends that after cutting your cabbage you allow it to soak in your refrigerator up until the minute you're prepared to serve it.

How long will creamy coleslaw keep in the refrigerator? ›

How Long Does Coleslaw Last? Assuming that you're storing your coleslaw in the refrigerator — and haven't taken it out for a stretch of time and put it back in — coleslaw can safely last up to five days. However, it's important to remember that this is the maximum amount of time it should be kept.

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