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Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw

March 26, 2021 by Tara Noland 19 Comments

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This crunchy, sweet Pineapple Coleslaw with raisins and walnuts is a perfectly balanced, delicious summer side dish for picnics, BBQs, potlucks, or just about any night of the week. The marriage of shredded cabbage and pineapple tidbits brings this coleslaw recipe to new heights.

I love the crunch of coleslaw but then add in another great bite from the walnuts is so much better; adding a nut to a salad is one of my favorite parts. The sweetness from the pineapple and raisins is also welcomed inclusion in this salad. All of the flavors go so perfectly together, giving you a change from the same old, same old. 

Vertical shot of Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw in a white ceramic bowl.

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What Ingredients Go Into Pineapple Coleslaw

Large spoonful of coleslaw

We have been eating plain old coleslaw for years. You know, grab a bag and make up a mayonnaise-type sauce or buy a bottle of coleslaw dressing, toss it all together, and away you go. It is good, but I was tired of it.

I needed to jazz up that recipe somehow. So I thought of adding in some additions and created this Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw. It kind of has that feeling of Hawaii, so light and refreshing and tropical.

INGREDIENTS

  • Shredded cabbage coleslaw mix with carrot and purple cabbage
  • Pineapple tidbits, drained of the pineapple juice or Fresh Pineapple
  • Raisins
  • Walnuts, chopped

DRESSING

  • Mayonnaise
  • Cider vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Salt and pepper

How to Make Pineapple Coleslaw

  1. Soak the raisins in hot water for 10 min. and drain well, set aside. This helps to rehydrate them and plump them up.
  2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  3. In a large bowl, add the coleslaw, pineapple, raisins, and walnuts. Toss gently.
Ingredients for Pineapple Coleslaw in a bowl before tossing.
  1. Add the dressing and toss to coat well. Chill and serve.
  2. If making well in advance, leave the walnuts out to toss in just before serving.
  3. Best if served the day of making.

I love summer foods. They are so cool, refreshing, and satisfying like this salad.

Grab a big scoop and load up your plate. This would be great with pulled pork; think of piling it high on a bun!

Also delicious with a sticky BBQ chicken but would fair well with steak and fish also. 

Horizontal shot of coleslaw in a bowl.

I think once you have tried this coleslaw, you will never want to go back to just plain old coleslaw.

This one just has so much more going for it, and the extras can’t be easier to add also. The one thing I do like to do is plump up the raisins in some hot water, but that takes little effort, and they sit and plump while you get the rest of the ingredients together. 

Pineapple Coleslaw Additions

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A little green onion added to this slaw would be good too. I don’t think I would want the sharpness of a red or yellow onion. It would overplay on the sweetness, which is so nice.

Some people like to add in coconut, apples, or marshmallows and by all means, make the salad your own!

The best salad is the one that you make and enjoy!!

Can I Make This Coleslaw Ahead of Time?

Going to spoon out coleslaw

If you are needing to make this salad ahead of time or to take a salad to someone’s house for the summer months, this is great and portable.

You can leave the nuts out until you arrive and add them at the last minute so they won’t soften at all. The salad is best if made the day of and served, but you could make it in the morning and serve it for dinner for sure. It does need time to meld.

I love all the fresh summer colors in here too. 

Square shot of coleslaw in a bowl.

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Yield: 8 servings

Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw

Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw

This Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw is a twist on your classic coleslaw. It is wonderfully sweet, crunchy, and makes a great side for a BBQ, picnic, outdoor gathering, and more!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. of shredded cabbage coleslaw mix with carrot
  • 14 oz. can of pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Soak the raisins in hot water for 10 min. and drain well, set aside.
  2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, add the coleslaw, pineapple, raisins, and walnuts. Toss gently.
  3. Add the dressing and toss well to incorporate. Chill and serve.
  4. If making well in advance, leave the walnuts out to toss in just before serving. Best if served the day of making.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 241Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g

Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

© Tara Noland
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes
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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, Holidays, Kid Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: cabbage, coleslaw, pineapple, raisins, salad, walnuts

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Comments

  1. Robin rue says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:51 am

    This is an awesome twist on coleslaw! This is going to go over big at our Fourth of July cookout.

    Reply
  2. Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:41 am

    My Husband absolutely LOVES coleslaw! This is such a gorgeous recipe Tara!

    Reply
  3. Jeanette says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:52 am

    My parents are coming into town this week and one of their favorite things is pineapple and raisins. This coleslaw looks refreshing and Chris and I know we would all like it.

    Reply
  4. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:52 am

    Yay! This is so making at appearance at our next barbecue. That looks so good.

    Reply
  5. Vera Sweeney says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:29 am

    I have never seen coleslaw like this before. It looks delicious. I love that sweet with the tang. Om nom nom.

    Reply
  6. Amy Desrosiers says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    I love a sweet and savory salad. This would be so good with a burger or hot dog!

    Reply
  7. Liz Mays says

    June 20, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    This is definitely going to be a reliable summer dish for all kinds of meals. It’s always good to have a coleslaw for barbecue days!

    Reply
  8. Jenna Wood says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I can’t get over how amazing and fresh this flavor combination sounds! I’m going to make this for our next picnic!

    Reply
  9. Lisa Favre says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    Your coleslaw looks like it would make a great summer side. I love the fact that it has raisins in it!

    Reply
  10. Heidi Gray says

    June 20, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    I love a good coleslaw! This recipe is definitely something I want to try out!

    Reply
  11. Claudia Krusch says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I have been looking for a few new recipes to try for my BBQ in a few weeks. I am looking forward to giving this Pineapple Walnut Raisin Coleslaw a try.

    Reply
  12. Sarah says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    What a fun take on coleslaw. I’m generally not a fan, but raisins and walnuts would definitely encourage me to try it again.

    Reply
  13. Kelly Hutchinson says

    June 20, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    Oh my yum! I love coleslaw, especially in the summertime. This would be great with some BBQ ribs!

    Reply
  14. Nellie Blazina says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    This looks so refreshing. And Beautiful!!! What a fantastic addition to a family bbq.

    Reply
  15. Autumn says

    June 20, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    How perfect is this for summer. And kids will love it too.

    Reply
  16. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:20 am

    I can imagine the burst of flavor that the pineapple adds to the coleslaw! I think it’s an awesome addition to the recipe and it’s definitely perfect for barbecues during the summer!

    Reply
  17. Cheryl Voelk says

    August 25, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Tara, this was such a great recipe, we loved it. I made it last weekend…. tripled the recipe actually.
    Can’t wait to make it again.
    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      August 25, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Awesome, so glad it was a hit!!

      Reply
  18. Little Alchemy says

    March 28, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    wow! These dishes look so delicious, I just want to try it to see how delicious it is, thank you for sharing how to make this dish.

    Reply

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