A Different Coleslaw
Posted by goodcookbecky on March 5, 2011
Are you tired of the over-dressed coleslaw that is heavy and ‘same old same old’? Here is a wonderful coleslaw that has pineapples and raisins in the mix that gives it a refreshing twist on a old and tired salad. I found this jewel at a choir gathering. I had thirds of the salad before I found out who brought the dish. Finally, I found my friend Frieda, who had brought it… after some discussion she told me what was in the salad, but not the amounts- she is one of THOSE cooks (dump and taste), this was something I had to play around with a little to get it to the flavor I liked. This time I wrote it down so you also can make it without all the guess work.
I call it Frieda’s Pineapple Coleslaw. Thank you Frieda for sharing your passion with me. My family really enjoyed it as well. My husband even declared, you need to make this again… really soon! This is a super easy recipe to make too – you could even have your upcoming cooks make it.
Frieda’s Pineapple Coleslaw
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) bag Coleslaw Mix (without dressing)
- 16 oz can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained- reserving 2 Tbsp juice
- 3/4 cup raisins
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp white distilled vinegar
- 2 Tbsp reserved pineapple juice
- 3 Tbsp sugar
Preparation:
Combine the coleslaw with pineapple tidbits and raisins in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice and sugar and stir to combine. Taste and add more sugar if desired. (I don’t like it super sweet – the raisins and pineapple bring plenty of that to the table).
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
