Crunchy Coconut Cole Slaw – crunchy, creamy sweet tangy coleslaw mixed with a nutty, coconut taste. Crunchy, tasty yet light!
Raise your hands if you love coconut! Raise your hands if you love coleslaw… Ok now raise both hands if you love coconut coleslaw, yes, I am so in awe of this recipe, the super power of crunchy, creamy sweet tangy coleslaw mixed with a nutty, coconut taste. It is finger licking good as the Colonel would say. I love this recipe, I know you will too.
Trust me folks when I say that you are in for a treat. The Salad is pure magic, crunchy yet light, delicious and addictive with each and every bite. Coconut coleslaw is an exotic salad that whips you to the islands and back again, all of this without the high calorie intake you would get with ordinary mayonnaise.
So how did this come about, well I used to be one of those who would buy the big quart of supermarket coleslaw and eat the whole thing in one sitting! Remember, its healthy right? No I was so wrong. In hindsight, I wasn’t sure of the mayonnaise content or its calorie value, however, I was willing to indulge even though I could just not put my finger on something, that one thing that was missing. Go figure, it is coconut!, you will never eat plain coleslaw again after you’ve tried this recipe.
It’s easy to make Coconut coleslaw from scratch since the ingredients do not need a lot of prep time; in addition I am certain of its nutrient content and value. The best part is that it is unique and so worth waiting for. All of you low calorie diet eaters add this to your menu!
This satisfying salad is a colorful blend of purple and green cabbage, shredded carrots, apple, toasted coconut flakes with a hint of pineapple. I cut down on mayonnaise and used only two low fat mayonnaise 35 calories per spoon and nonfat yogurt.
Crunchy Coconut Cole Slaw
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoon low fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage
- ½ medium apple
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 1/3 cup crushed pineapple
- ¾ cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, apple, and carrots in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper then add to the cabbage mixture. Then add pineapple, and coconut flakes.
- Mix well to combine and adjust for seasoning. Finally sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Francine Samuel says
What is the best vinegar to use?
ImmaculateBites says
Apple Cider Vinegar it’s mild compare to white. You do not want the vinegar to over-power the slaw.
Dawn says
Tried this tonight to go with some pulled chicken breast BBQ sandwiches and it was delish! I only had regular mayo so I used that. I don’t even LIKE coleslaw normally, but this was really good. Thank you!
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! I am definitely trying it out with bbq chicken. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Patti says
I have seen other recipes for coleslaw that contain pineapple or coconut, but yours is very unique. I am doing a round up of coleslaw recipes on my site next month and I was wondering if I can include a photo from this post in my round up. I will, of course, link back to your site for the recipe.
Thank you for your consideration.
ImmaculateBites says
That would be Awesome! Thank you so much Patti
Rose says
You are an angel with a heart of gold. Thanks for these wonderful recipes. Not only are u wonderful Cook you are a good and patient blogger.
ImmaculateBites says
Aww, thank you Rose. You just brighten my day.
Africanbites says
Emma, they don’t sell toasted coconut flakes. Place coconut flakes on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 10-15 minutes , stirring occasionally .You can also toast ,stove top, in a fry pan stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached. Be very careful as they tend to burn easily- don’t walk away for too long.
Emma says
Immaculate just a quick question. For the toasted coconut flakes can you buy them already toasted or you need to toast them? thanks for your respond.
turtle66 says
Delicious indeed!
Africanbites says
Thanks. so happy you enjoyed it.
Rachel says
How many does this serve? It looks and sounds wonderful!! Hoping to use this recipe for a party this weekend:)
Africanbites says
Rachel, it serves about 4-5 people- a cup per person. Let me know how it works out for you.
Rachel says
Thank you!!
Alice says
Looks delicious… I will be trying this out.
Karen says
The instructions mention Greek yogurt, but I don’t see that in the ingredients list.
Africanbites says
I have updated the recipe, thanks karen.
Christina says
Looks good!