Creamy Vegan Pineapple Coleslaw

Last Updated on September 17, 2024

This is a healthy simple and Creamy Vegan Pineapple Coleslaw that is a sweet, crisp, and refreshing. Just in time for summer!

Not only is this coleslaw a perfect side dish, but it will also make for a great snack.

Below I’ll go over how to pick the right pineapple and the right cabbage to use in this coleslaw.

The Pineapple

I personally only use fresh pineapple in this coleslaw.

So when looking for a good, ripe, and sweet pineapple, here are a few tips.

To look for a ripe pineapple, try the smell test on the bottom of the pineapple, it should smell, well like a pineapple.

Find a yellow skinned pineapple, rather than a green one, but this is not a perfect test, some are ripe when completely green.

Give the pineapple a gentle squeeze, it should have a slight give, not too soft and not too hard.

When prepping for this salad, buy your pineapple a day or two before you make it.

This will soften the pineapple, but don’t expect it to sweeten.

Pineapples do not ripen properly after they have been picked.

Do not go longer than a couple days on the kitchen counter, the pineapple will quickly start to ferment.

But if you are not ready for the pineapple, move it to the refrigerator for 2 to 4 days, then use.

Nothing beats the fresh pineapple in this salad, everyone will love the full flavor, sweetness, and tanginess that will compliment this creamy vegan coleslaw.

But if you simply don’t have time or the pineapple is not ready, canned pineapple will work just fine as well.

The Cabbage

I personally love using as much color as possible, so I use purple cabbage.

Green cabbage is another great choice. In the past, I have mixed the green and purple to give a lot more color.

Green and purple cabbage both taste about the same, however, purple cabbage is more nutritious and has more health benefits.

So the choice is up to you on the cabbage.

Creamy Vegan Pineapple Coleslaw

Ingredients

1/2 Head of Cabbage

1/2 Cup Carrots

1 Fresh Pineapple

Dressing Ingredients

2 Tbsp Real Maple Syrup

1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard

1/2 Cup Mayo alternative

1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tsp Celery Seed

Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Clean and cut up the Cabbage, carrots, and the pineapple, then place in a large serving bowl.

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Set the large serving bowl aside.

In a small bowl, add the dressing ingredients and whisk together.

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Drizzle the dressing ingredients over the bowl of chopped carrots, cabbage, and pineapple, then mix well.

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Cover the large serving bowl and place into the refrigerator for few hours or overnight. The longer the better.

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