Description
Spicy Pineapple Slaw is a vibrant, crunchy side dish combining shredded green and red cabbage with sweet pineapple, spicy jalapeños and Fresno chiles, and a zesty lime-honey dressing. Perfectly balanced sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors make it ideal for grilled meats, tacos, or picnics.
Ingredients
- Shredded green cabbage
- Shredded red cabbage
- Diced fresh pineapple
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 red Fresno chile, finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Table salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, diced pineapple, radishes, cilantro, jalapeño, and Fresno chile.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Substitute cilantro with parsley or omit for milder herb flavor.
- Add diced mango or grilled corn for sweetness and texture.
- Use serrano or bell peppers instead of Fresno chiles for different heat levels.
- Mix in shredded carrots or jicama for extra crunch.
- Add Greek yogurt or buttermilk to dressing for a creamier slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
