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Hawaiian Cole Slaw

This take on Hawaiian Coleslaw uses no mayo. We're using a vinegar dressing and bright fruit to create a slaw that is as colorful as the Hawaiian Islands!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 - 6 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

  • 4 c cabbage, finely cut or shredded (about ¼ of a large head)
  • 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • ½ green pepper, diced
  • ½ red onion, sliced and quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (11oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 c pineapple chunks, roughly chopped with liquid reserved
  • 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 whole or slivered almonds, unsalted (for topping)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, carrots, green peppers, onions, garlic, oranges, and pineapples.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, liquid smoke and ginger.
  3. Pour sauce over veggies and toss until well coated.
  4. Top with almonds if desired.