Caribbean Coleslaw

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and tropical Caribbean Coleslaw, a refreshing twist on the classic side dish. Packed with a colorful medley of green and purple cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, crisp red bell pepper, and juicy pineapple chunks, this coleslaw delivers both crunch and a burst of exotic flavor. Fresh cilantro and green onions add a pop of freshness, while the creamy dressing—made with mayo, zesty lime juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of warm allspice—ties everything together perfectly. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with island-inspired flavors, this chilled coleslaw is the perfect complement to barbecue, grilled seafood, or any tropical-themed meal. Give your next side dish a Caribbean flair with this vibrant recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 2 cups (shredded) Purple cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 1 small (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
• 1 cup (drained, if canned) Pineapple chunks
• 3 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, pineapple chunks, green onions, and cilantro.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground allspice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more lime juice or honey for brightness or sweetness, as desired.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Give the coleslaw a good stir before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish alongside barbecue, grilled seafood, or tropical-inspired meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1163.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2085.5

Total Fat 173.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 235.3mg	0%
Sodium 1898.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 57.7g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 295.1mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1824.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.1%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 25.2%