5.0 from 30 votes
Jamaican Slaw
Recipe video above. A refreshingly tangy side salad with unmistakable tropical vibes thanks to the vibrant yellow dressing and juicy little pops of pineapple. The perfect accompaniment to bold flavoured Jamaican mains like Jerk Fish and Jerk Chicken!
Prep Time
15 mins
Wilting time
1 hr
Servings: 5 - 6 people
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Jamaican , Hawaiian , Caribbean
Ingredients
Jamaican Slaw:
- 4 heaped cups green cabbage , finely shredded
- 2 cups shredded carrot (2 - 3 carrots)
- 1 1/2 cups diced pineapple , 1cm / 1/2" cubes (fresh or canned in juice) (Note 1)
- 3/4 cup raisins (or sultanas)
Jamaican Slaw Dressing:
- 3 tbsp yellow mustard , American or other (Note 2)
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Jalapeño , deseeded, finely minced
- 1/4 cup green onion , finely chopped (Note 3)
- 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dressing: Shake ingredients in a jar until combined.
- Wilt: Place all the Slaw ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over Dressing and toss. Leave to wilt for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Toss well to coat in the juices & dressing pooled at the bottom of the bowl. Transfer to bowl and serve!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Pineapple - Fresh is fabulous if you can get your hands on really ripe ones. Else, use canned in juice (not syrup, too sweet).
- Mustard - You want the bright yellow stuff! I use American mustard which is not spicy. Don't use hot English mustard - it will be WAY too spicy! Dijon and other smooth mustards will work as well but the dressing colour won't have the same (tropical!) vibrant yellow colour.
- Green onion - To finely chop green onion, finely slice then run your knife through to finely chop.
- LEFTOVERS - Keeps well for a day, after this the pineapple tends to get a bit soft (in my opinion) but is still very tasty!
- MAKE AHEAD - Toss slaw together except the pineapple. Will keep well like this for 2 days in the fridge. Then add the pineapple before serving.
- Nutrition per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222cal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
473mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
7285IU
(146%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5- 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222cal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 473mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 7285IU | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.