Caribbean Coleslaw
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and tropical Caribbean Coleslaw, a refreshing twist on the classic side dish. Packed with a colorful medley of green and purple cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and juicy pineapple chunks, this coleslaw delivers both crunch and a burst of exotic flavor. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a pop of freshness, while the creamy dressing—made with mayo, zesty lime juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of warm allspice—ties everything together perfectly. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with island-inspired flavors, this chilled coleslaw is the perfect complement to barbecue, grilled seafood, or any tropical-themed meal. Give your next side dish a Caribbean flair with this vibrant recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
- 2 cups (shredded) Purple cabbage
- 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
- 1 small (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup (drained, if canned) Pineapple chunks
- 3 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, pineapple chunks, green onions, and cilantro.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more lime juice or honey for brightness or sweetness, as desired.
Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the coleslaw a good stir before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish alongside barbecue, grilled seafood, or tropical-inspired meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 461 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
