Best Caribbean Island Coleslaw Recipes

CARIBBEAN ISLAND COLESLAW

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After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted to make it myself. I've taken it to so many events, and it's always a hit. -Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (14 ounces each) coleslaw mix
1 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place the first 5 ingredients in a serving bowl. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over slaw mix; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY CARIBBEAN ISLAND COLESLAW

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This is my version of a coleslaw, I had on a trip to St. Kitts in the West Indies. I had the most amazing coleslaw there. I absolutely fell in love with it. What makes this coleslaw different? The addition of pineapple , pineapple juice, coconut, and raisins. It gives it A little something extra. My recipe is not like any...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories Other Salads

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 oz bag of coleslaw mix
3/4 c mayonaise such as hellmans
1/3-1/2 c unsweetened pineapple tidbits cut in to tiny pieces, or fresh pineapple.
1/4 c pineapple juice from above pineaple tidbits
NOTE: IF YOU CAN'T FIND CANNED PINEAPPLE TID BITS. CUT CHUNK PINEAPPLE IN TO SMALLER PIECES
1/4 c sweetened coconut
1/4 c golden raisins or regular raisins
1/4 c finely chopped red bell pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1/8 tsp celery seed

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients together well in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 4-8 hours. The longer it sits in the refrigerator. The better it will be. It would be great to make this and let it sit overnight before serving the next day.
2. Mix well before serving !