Pineapple Coleslaw adds another useful Hawaiʻi and Pacific-inspired recipe to the archive, built from source-backed ingredients and simple home-cooking steps. It helps round out the site with a practical dish readers can make beside the traditional coconut, taro, breadfruit, and seafood recipes already collected here.

If you enjoy this style of Pacific cooking, you may also want to try Pacific recipe gallery.

Ingredients

½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp onion, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup red apple, chopped
1 cup carrots, shredded
¾ cup pineapple tidbits, drained or fresh pineapple

Instructions

In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Blend well.
In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Toss lightly.
Pour dressing over salad. Mix well. Cover. Refrigerate to blend

Helpful Tips

Prepare the ½ cup sour cream before you start so the recipe moves smoothly.
Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness near the end, especially when fruit ripeness varies.

FAQ

Is pineapple coleslaw a traditional recipe?

This page is written from a Hawaiʻi Nutrition Center recipe source and is framed as a Hawaiʻi or Pacific-inspired home recipe rather than a claim about every island tradition.