Hawaiian Cole Slaw
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Hawaiian Cole Slaw
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Hawaiian Cole Slaw combines shredded cabbage, matchstick carrots, bell pepper, and red onion with juicy mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks. The dressing, made from pineapple juice, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of liquid smoke, adds a tangy and slightly smoky flavor that ties the fresh vegetables and fruit together. Topped with almonds, this slaw offers a crunchy contrast, making it an appealing side dish that brings bright and tropical elements to a meal.
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Hawaiian Cole Slaw blends fresh vegetables like cabbage, carrots, green bell pepper, and red onion with sweet and juicy mandarin oranges and pineapple. The dressing, composed of pineapple juice, cider vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, liquid smoke, and ginger, lends a balanced tang and subtle smokiness that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit and the crisp texture of the vegetables. Tossing the salad thoroughly coats each ingredient with the flavorful dressing. Adding almonds on top provides a mild crunch, making the dish texturally interesting and fresh. This slaw works well as a side for Hawaiian or grilled dishes, offering a bright, lightly sweet addition to the meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 c cabbage finely cut or shredded (about ¼ of a large head
- 2 carrot cut into matchsticks
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion sliced and quartered
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 (11oz) can mandarin orange drained
- 1 c pineapple roughly chopped with liquid reserved, chunks
- 1 Tbsp pineapple juice (reserved from the can, above)
- 3 tsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 dashes liquid smoke
- ½ tsp ginger
- 1/2 c almond unsalted (for topping, whole or slivered
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, carrots, green peppers, onions, garlic, oranges, and pineapples.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, liquid smoke and ginger.
- Pour sauce over veggies and toss until well coated.
- Top with almonds if desired.
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